Nikola Vucevic has averaged a lowly 1.9 offensive boards per game this year, a sizeable decrease from his 2.7 offensive boards per game last year.Among all players in the league, Nikola Vucevic rates in the 79th percentile for personal fouls, compiling a monstrous 2.4 fouls per game this year.The Celtics have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league in their home stadium this year, which ought to decrease possessions for the Chicago Bulls.The Chicago Bulls rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).Nikola Vucevic will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home court tends to reduce stat production in all facets of the game.
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