Payton Pritchard has averaged 1.4 offensive rebounds per game this year, putting him in the 82nd percentile -- among the hottest players in the league by this metric over this stretch of games.The Celtics will likely see an increase in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the quickest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Atlanta Hawks).Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 5th-best in in the league while playing at home with 12.1 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.Payton Pritchard will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium generally improves player production in all stat categories.
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