The Boston Celtics are expected to suffer a reduction in plays in this contest from competing against the slowest pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Brooklyn Nets).Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Celtics grade out 6thworst in in the NBA with only 8.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.Jrue Holiday will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court usually reduces player performance in all stat categories.
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