This year when they are at home, the other team's starting SGs have shot 38.1% on field goals (12th-worst in the NBA) vs. the Celtics, designating this as a difficult matchup.The Celtics have played at the 10th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Bucks.The Milwaukee Bucks have been the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).Over the last 25 games, the other team has nabbed 11.6 offensive rebounds per game (4th-highest in the NBA) against the Boston Celtics (retaining possessions that can bring about bonus opportunities for offense).This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 2.0 free throws per game (10th-fewest in the league) against the Boston Celtics, finding it difficult to draw fouls.
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