Marcus Smart has compiled 1.6 steals per game this year, ranking in the 98th percentile -- one of the best in the league by this metric over this stretch.Marcus Smart has played 31.4 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 84th percentile.The Boston Celtics have played at the 10th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games.The Hawks have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games at home, which should raise possessions for the Celtics.
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