Julius Randle has committed 2.9 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the most foul-prone players in the league (94th percentile).The matchup against Boston is a hard one for attempts from beyond the arc; the opposition's starting PFs have tallied the 13th-least 3-point attempts per game in the NBA over the last 5 games when the Celtics have the home court advantage (2.5).The New York Knicks have played at the slowest pace in the league while playing away from home this year.The Celtics have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games on their home court, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Knicks.With the home court advantage, the Celtics have allowed the 3rd-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).
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