Marcus Smart has committed 2.7 personal fouls per game while playing on the road this year, ranking in the 88th percentile -- among the NBA's highest-fouling.The matchup against Philadelphia is a tough one for threes; when the 76ers are at home, the opposition's starting PGs have tallied the 14th-least threes per game in the league this year (1.5).The 76ers have played at the 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 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).The 76ers have given up the 9th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.0) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 7 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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