Marcus Smart has averaged 2.6 personal fouls per game away from home this year, putting him in the 86th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone.The Boston Celtics have played at the 9th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games away from home.The 76ers have played at the least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 25 games, which should decrease plays for the Celtics.Marcus Smart will not enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court tends to lowers stat production in all facets of the game.
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