The Celtics have played at the 2nd-slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games.The Boston Celtics are expected to experience a decrease in plays in this game from squaring off against the 2nd-slowest pace home team in the league this year (the Philadelphia 76ers).Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Boston Celtics grade out 4thworst in in the league with only 9.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.Payton Pritchard will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home city usually reduces player production in all facets of the game.
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