In contrast to last season's 15.4 clip, Jrue Holiday's shots from the field have been reduced this season to 10.8 per game.The matchup against the Lakers is a difficult one for shot attempts from the field; the opposition's starting SGs have totaled the 10th-least FG attempts per game in the NBA this year (11.7).The 3rd-slowest pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Celtics.Over the last 5 games when they are playing at home, their opposition has secured 11.2 offensive rebounds per game (7th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Los Angeles Lakers (saving possessions that can produce more chances for offense).Over the last 10 games, opposing starting SGs have attempted 1.7 free throws per game (9th-lowest in the league) vs. the Lakers, making it tough to get to the free-throw line.
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