Payton Pritchard has totaled 3.3 assists per game this year at home, ranking him among the best in the NBA by this metric recently: 79th percentile.The Boston Celtics are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play away team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Indiana Pacers).The Boston Celtics check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).Payton Pritchard will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court generally raises player performance for all stats.
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