Ricky Rubio has committed 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-whistled players in the NBA when it comes to getting T'ed up (82nd percentile).The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games without the home court advantage.The Celtics have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games in their home stadium, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Cavaliers.With the home court advantage, the Celtics have given up the 3rd-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).Ricky Rubio will not enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home city usually lowers stat production in all stat categories.
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