Marcus Smart has successfully made 2.4 threes per game over the last 15 games, 0.6 higher than he's converted from three over the course of the year.Marcus Smart has played 32.7 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 89th percentile.The matchup against the Nets is a good one for 3-pointers; the opposition's starting PGs have tallied the 26th-most treys per game in the league this year (2.3).The Nets have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games without the home court advantage, which should boost possessions for the Celtics.The Boston Celtics have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).
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