The Portland Trail Blazers check in as the lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 25 games.The matchup against Boston is a difficult one; when the Celtics are at home, they have given up the 13th-least points per game in the league to the opposition's starting SGs over the last 25 games (12.1).The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 10th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing away from home.The Celtics have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games in their home stadium, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Trail Blazers.Playing at home, the Celtics have allowed the 3rd-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).
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