Out of all players in the NBA, Jrue Holiday ranks in the 85th percentile for playing time, averaging an enormous 32.2 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year.In terms of scoring, the Boston Celtics's outstanding 122.9 points per game ranks strongest in the NBA over the last 15 games.The matchup against Golden State is a favorable one; when the Golden State Warriors are on the road, they have allowed the 30th-most points per game in the league to opposing starting PGs this year (24.4).The Golden State Warriors have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games while traveling, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Celtics.This year when they are playing at home, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 7.1 free throws per game (30th-most in the NBA) against the Golden State Warriors, easily managing to get to the foul line.
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