Kristaps Porzingis has converted 8.0 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 more than he's put through the hoop overall this season.Kristaps Porzingis has played 29.8 minutes per game playing at home this year, putting him in the 77th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league.This year when they are on their home court, the other team's starting PFs have totaled 21.1 points per game (28th-most in the NBA) vs. the Atlanta Hawks, resulting in a strong matchup for offensive efficiency.The Atlanta Hawks have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games, which ought to boost possessions for the Celtics.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics rank 12thbest in in the NBA at home with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.
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