Marcus Smart has averaged 3.7 personal fouls per game over the last 10 games, 1.2 higher than he's averaged overall this season.The Boston Celtics have played at the 5th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games when playing away from home.The Knicks have played at the 5th-most sluggish pace in the league this year, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Celtics.Marcus Smart will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home stadium generally decreases player production across the board.
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