P.J. Washington has accumulated 2.5 personal fouls per game while playing away from home this year, ranking in the 84th percentile -- among the NBA's highest-fouling.This year, the other team's starting PFs have shot 29.7% on 3-pointers (11th-worst in the NBA) against the Boston Celtics, labeling this as a tough matchup.The Boston Celtics have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should reduce plays for the Dallas Mavericks.Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Dallas Mavericks grade out 2ndworst in in the league while playing away from home with just 7.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.Over the last 15 games when they are on the road, opposing clubs have collected 11.7 offensive rebounds per game (3rd-highest in the NBA) against the Celtics (saving possessions that can generate further opportunities for offense).
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