Patrick Beverley has accumulated 2.7 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the highest-fouling players in the league (85th percentile).The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA on the road this year (which also eliminates additional opportunities for scoring and assists).The Lakers have played at the 5th-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Celtics.Patrick Beverley will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage tends to worsens player production in all facets of the game.
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