Pascal Siakam has tallied 37.0 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 100th percentile.The matchup vs. the Celtics is a positive one for three-point attempts; the opposition's starting PFs have averaged the 29th-most 3-point attempts per game in the league over the last 20 games (5.3).The Celtics have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which should increase possessions for the Raptors.The Toronto Raptors have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).While at home, the Celtics have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (8.3) in the NBA to the other team over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).
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