Marcus Smart has averaged 2.6 personal fouls per game away from home this year, putting him in the 86th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone.The matchup vs. Philadelphia is a challenging one for three-pointers; when the 76ers are at home, the other team's starting PGs have averaged the 14th-least three-point shots per game in the NBA this year (1.6).The Boston Celtics have played at the 9th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games away from home.The 76ers have played at the least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 25 games, which should decrease plays for the Celtics.The Boston Celtics have been the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league while playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).
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