The matchup against New York is a difficult one for 3-pointers; when the Knicks are on their home court, the opposition's starting PFs have posted the lowest three rate in the NBA this year (18.6%).The most lethargic tempo team in the NBA this year has been the Celtics.The Celtics will likely suffer a drop-off in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 5th-most sluggish tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the New York Knicks).As a team, the Boston Celtics have been bad at getting to the charity stripe: worst in the NBA this year, totaling a measly 19.5 foul shot attempts per game.This year when they are the visiting team, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 2.6 foul shots per game (5th-lowest in the league) against the New York Knicks, making it tough to get to the foul line.
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