The Portland Trail Blazers rank as the lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 25 games.The matchup vs. the Celtics is a hard one for shots from the field; the opposition's starting SFs have posted the 12th-lowest Field Goal% in the NBA this year (41.6%).The Celtics have played at the 5th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 20 games without the home court advantage, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Trail Blazers.While playing on the road, the Celtics have given up the 9th-most offensive rebounds per game (10.8) in the NBA to the other team over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists).
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