Pascal Siakam has tallied 2.5 personal fouls per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most foul-prone players in the league (85th percentile).This year, the other team's starting PFs have scored 14.5 points per game (2nd-lowest in the league) vs. the Celtics, making this a hard matchup for offensive effectiveness.The Celtics have played at the 8th-slowest pace in the NBA this year, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Pacers.The Pacers check in as the 9th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA when playing at home since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).This year when they are playing at home, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 3.1 free throws per game (8th-lowest in the league) vs. the Celtics, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.
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