Joel Embiid has accumulated 2.9 personal fouls per game while at home this year, placing him in the 92nd percentile -- among the league's most-whistled.The matchup against Boston is a difficult one for three-pointers; when the Celtics are the visiting team, the other team's starting Cs have averaged the 14th-least threes per game in the NBA this year (0.2).The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games.The Celtics have played at the 5th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games away from their home court, which ought to decrease plays for the 76ers.The Philadelphia 76ers rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).
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