This year when they are at home, the opposition's starting PFs have totaled 11.4 points per game (15th-lowest in the NBA) against the Brooklyn Nets, identifying this as a difficult matchup for offensive effectiveness.The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 7th-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to decrease plays for the Celtics.While on the road, the Nets have allowed the 8th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.5) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).Jayson Tatum has attempted a lowly 6.8 foul shots per game this year, significantly lower than his 8.1 rate last year.As a team, the Boston Celtics have been lousy at getting to the charity stripe in recent games: 3rd-worst in the NBA over the last 10 games while on their home court, averaging a measly 18.0 free throw attempts per game.
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