Marcus Smart has sunk 2.4 3-pointers per game over the last 15 games, 0.6 more than he's made overall this year.Marcus Smart has averaged 32.7 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 89th percentile.The matchup vs. the Trail Blazers is a positive one for 3-pointers; opposing starting PGs have put up the 29th-highest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (36.3%).The Boston Celtics have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games when playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).The Trail Blazers have given up the 10th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.8) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).
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