Pascal Siakam has tallied 37.1 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 100th percentile.The matchup vs. Boston is a positive one for attempts from beyond the arc; when the Celtics are at home, the other team's starting PFs have averaged the 28th-most three attempts per game in the league this year (5.0).The Celtics have played at the 2nd-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which should lead to increased plays for the Raptors.The Toronto Raptors rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).At home, the Celtics have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (8.3) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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