Marcus Smart has committed 2.7 personal fouls per game while playing on the road this year, ranking him in the 87th percentile -- among the league's most-whistled.The matchup vs. Philadelphia is a hard one for threes; when the 76ers are on their home court, the other team's starting PGs have shot for the 11th-lowest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (31.2%).The Boston Celtics have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games.The 76ers have played at the most sluggish pace in the league over the last 25 games, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Celtics.The Boston Celtics rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).
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