Jayson Tatum has attempted 10.2 3-pointers per game this year, significantly higher than his 8.0 mark last year.Among all players in the NBA, Jayson Tatum rates in the 98th percentile for playing time, totaling a colossal 36.4 minutes per game this year.This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting PFs have averaged 4.7 3-point attempts per game (10th-highest in the NBA) against the Chicago Bulls, creating a positive matchup.The Boston Celtics will likely see a rise in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 2nd-speediest tempo visiting team in the league this year (the Bulls).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 6th-best in in the league on their home court with 12.0 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.
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