Kristaps Porzingis has attempted 6.1 threes per game this year, putting him in the 85th percentile out of all players in the league.The number of three-point shots attempted against Joel Embiid has been quite high (3.6 per game) when guarding fellow starting Cs this year (97th percentile).The 10th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Boston Celtics.The Celtics have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).Kristaps Porzingis will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city generally increases player production in all facets of the game.
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