Joel Embiid has posted 4.1 assists per game while on his home court since the start of last season, ranking him in the 85th percentile -- among the best in the NBA by this standard.The Celtics have played at the 10th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which should raise plays for the {OPP_TEAM}.The Boston Celtics have given up the 5th-least offensive boards per game (9.8) in the league to their opposition since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).Joel Embiid should see an increase in productivity for all stats considering possessing the home court advantage in this matchup.
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