Marcus Smart has committed 2.7 personal fouls per game on the road this year, putting him in the 87th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone.The matchup against Philadelphia is a difficult one for three-pointers; when the 76ers are playing at home, opposing starting PGs have tallied the 14th-least shots from downtown per game in the league this year (1.6).The Boston Celtics have played at the 6th-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.The 76ers have played at the least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 25 games, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Celtics.The Boston Celtics rank as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).
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