Among all players in the NBA, Paul George rates in the 91st percentile for personal fouls, posting a massive 2.9 fouls per game this year.The Clippers have played at the 7th-most sluggish tempo in the league over the last 15 games.The Celtics have played at the 4th-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to decrease possessions for the LA Clippers.Offensive rebounds save possession and produce further chances for scoring and assists, but the Clippers grade out 5thworst in in the league with a mere 9.5 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.Without the home court advantage, the Boston Celtics have given up the 2nd-most offensive boards per game (13.4) in the league to the other team over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists).
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