The matchup against the Celtics is a hard one for field goals; opposing starting PGs have compiled the 13th-lowest field goal rate in the NBA this year (40.5%).The Celtics have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games in their home city, which ought to decrease plays for the Nets.The Brooklyn Nets rank as the 10th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA away from their home court this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).When playing at home, the Celtics have given up the 3rd-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the league to the other team over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).The matchup against the Celtics is a tough one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting PGs have attempted a lowly 3.1 foul shots per game this year (14th-least in the NBA).
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