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The matchup against New York is a tough one for three-point shots; when the New York Knicks are on their home court, the opposition's starting PFs have shot for the lowest three rate in the league this year (18.6%).The Boston Celtics have played at the least up-tempo pace in the league since the start of last season.The Boston Celtics are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 5th-slowest pace-of-play offense in the NBA since the start of last season (the New York Knicks).With respect to getting to the free-throw line, the Boston Celtics's poor 19.6 free throw attempts per game places worst in the league since the start of last season.The matchup vs. New York is a difficult one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted a measly 2.6 free throws per game this year when the New York Knicks have the home court advantage (5th-least in the NBA).
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