Scottie Barnes has made an impressive 2.0 3-point shots per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 0.8 rate last season.Among all players in the NBA, Scottie Barnes lands in the 100th percentile for playing time, compiling a colossal 36.5 minutes per game this year.Over the last 6 games when they are at home, the other team's starting SFs have tallied 5.4 three attempts per game (24th-most in the league) vs. the Boston Celtics, identifying this as a positive matchup.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Toronto Raptors rank 5thbest in in the NBA with 13.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.This year, opposing clubs have grabbed 10.5 offensive rebounds per game (9th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Celtics (lessening possessions that could otherwise result in further opportunities for offense).
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