Payton Pritchard has posted 3.0 assists per game this year, ranking him in the 77th percentile -- among the league's hottest by this metric in recent days.The Celtics have played at the 6th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games as the home team.The Spurs have played at the fastest tempo in the league over the last 15 games, which ought to boost possessions for the Boston Celtics.The Celtics have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).Payton Pritchard will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court tends to increase player production in all stat categories.
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