Marcus Smart has attempted 8.4 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 2.7 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season.Marcus Smart has averaged 31.6 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 84th percentile.The Boston Celtics rank as the most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 15 games as it relates to three-point attempts.The matchup against Atlanta is a positive one for attempts from beyond the arc; the other team's starting PGs have totaled the 29th-most three attempts per game in the league over the last 10 games when the Hawks are playing at home (7.1).The Hawks have played at the speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games in their home stadium, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Celtics.
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