Marcus Smart has averaged 30.9 minutes per game while playing at home this year, ranking him in the 81st percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league.The Boston Celtics have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games at home.The Jazz have played at the 3rd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Celtics.Marcus Smart will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city tends to raises stat production for all stats.
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