Marcus Smart has accumulated 4.0 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games when playing away from home, 1.2 higher than he's accumulated over the course of the year on the road.The matchup vs. Washington is a challenging one for attempts from beyond the arc; opposing starting PGs have averaged the 13th-least 3-point attempts per game in the league over the last 5 games when the Wizards are on their home court (4.3).The Wizards have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 25 games, which should lead to fewer possessions for the Celtics.The Boston Celtics check in as the 9th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).The Wizards have allowed the 5th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.0) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).
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