Nicolas Claxton has sunk 0.0% of his shots from behind the three-point arc since the start of last season, ranking in the 3rd percentile among all players in the NBA.The matchup against Boston is a tough one; when the Celtics are on their home court, they have allowed the 14th-least points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting Cs over the last 15 games (8.2).The Celtics have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games in their home city, which ought to decrease plays for the Nets.The Brooklyn Nets rank as the 10th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA away from their home court this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).When playing at home, the Celtics have given up the 3rd-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the league to the other team over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).
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