Boston @ Los Angeles props

Out of all players in the NBA, D'Angelo Russell places in the 81st percentile for shots from the field, averaging 12.6 per game this year. The matchup against the Celtics is a hard one; they have given up the 3rd-least points per game in the league to the other team this year (109.7). The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 5th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games. The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 25 games, opposing teams have attempted 18.3 foul shots per game (lowest in the league) against the Celtics, making it tough to draw fouls.

Sam Hauser has successfully made a terrific 2.5 three-pointers per game this season, a big improvement over his 1.6 mark last season. The Celtics are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 5th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Los Angeles Lakers). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate more chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 3rdbest in in the NBA with 13.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Over the last 15 games, opposing teams have brought down 9.9 offensive rebounds per game (5th-fewest in the league) against the Los Angeles Lakers (shortening possessions that could otherwise produce further chances for offense). This year, the other team has attempted 19.2 foul shots per game (3rd-lowest in the league) against the Los Angeles Lakers, making it tough to draw fouls.

The Lakers rank as the 10th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Lakers are expected to suffer a drop-off in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 5th-slowest tempo team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Boston Celtics). Over the last 5 games, opposing teams have grabbed 12.4 offensive rebounds per game (4th-highest in the league) against the Celtics (lengthening possessions that can spark additional opportunities for offense). The matchup against Kristaps Porzingis is a challenging one for drawing fouls; when guarding other starting Cs this year, they have attempted a mere 2.8 foul shots per game (25th percentile).

LeBron James has accumulated 2.0 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games when playing at home, 0.8 more than he's accumulated over the course of the year at home. The Lakers rank as the 10th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Lakers are expected to suffer a drop-off in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 5th-slowest tempo team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Boston Celtics). Over the last 5 games, opposing teams have grabbed 12.4 offensive rebounds per game (4th-highest in the league) against the Celtics (lengthening possessions that can spark additional opportunities for offense). The matchup vs. the Boston Celtics is a hard one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting PGs have attempted a lowly 2.3 free throws per game this year (15th-least in the league).

The Celtics are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 5th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Los Angeles Lakers). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate more chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 3rdbest in in the NBA with 13.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Over the last 15 games, opposing teams have brought down 9.9 offensive rebounds per game (5th-fewest in the league) against the Los Angeles Lakers (shortening possessions that could otherwise produce further chances for offense). Relative to last year's 72.6% clip, Al Horford's free-throw ability has jumped this year to 100.0%. This year, the other team has attempted 19.2 foul shots per game (3rd-lowest in the league) against the Los Angeles Lakers, making it tough to draw fouls.

The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 5th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games. The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). Jarred Vanderbilt ought to see a rise in efficiency across the board as a result of enjoying the home court advantage in this matchup.

Taurean Prince has sunk 2.8 threes per game over the last 15 games, 0.8 higher than he's converted from 3-point range in all games this year. Taurean Prince has played 34.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.5 higher than he's played overall this season. This year when they are at home, opposing starting SFs have totaled 6.7 three attempts per game (30th-most in the league) vs. the Boston Celtics, creating a favorable matchup. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 5th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games. The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Austin Reaves has converted 2.5 three-point shots per game over the last 10 games, 0.9 more than he's made in all games this year. The matchup against the Celtics is a hard one; they have given up the 3rd-least points per game in the league to the other team this year (109.7). The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 5th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games. The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). Austin Reaves has sunk 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 12.2% more than he's converted over the course of the season.

In terms of threes, the Celtics's poor 34.6% rate of sunk threes when playing away from home settles in as the 9th-weakest in the NBA this year. The matchup against Los Angeles is a difficult one for field goals; when the Los Angeles Lakers are on their home court, the opposing team's starting SGs have posted the 13th-lowest FG% in the NBA this year (37.1%). The 5th-most sluggish pace team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Celtics. Derrick White will not possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city generally worsens player production in all facets of the game.

Jaylen Brown has attempted 18.5 field goals per game this year, ranking him in the 94th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Jaylen Brown has averaged 33.8 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 89th percentile. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 5.8 3-point attempts per game (30th-highest in the NBA) against the Los Angeles Lakers, resulting in a favorable matchup. The Celtics are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 5th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Los Angeles Lakers). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate more chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 3rdbest in in the NBA with 13.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

Jrue Holiday has successfully made 2.6 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 higher than he's made from beyond the arc overall this year. Among all players in the NBA, Jrue Holiday comes in at the 91st percentile for playing time, tallying a monstrous 34.3 minutes per game this year. This year when they are on the road, the other team's starting PGs have tallied 15.6 field goal attempts per game (24th-highest in the league) vs. the Lakers, identifying this as a strong matchup. The Celtics are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 5th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Los Angeles Lakers). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate more chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 3rdbest in in the NBA with 13.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

Kristaps Porzingis has successfully made 45.0% of his 3-pointers over the last 5 games, 11.4% more than he's made over the course of the season. Out of all players in the NBA, Kristaps Porzingis lands in the 77th percentile for playing time, tallying an enormous 30.2 minutes per game this year. The faceoff with Anthony Davis lands in just the 96th percentile for difficulty with opposing starting Cs burying a massive 1.0 three-pointers per game this year. The Celtics are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 5th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Los Angeles Lakers). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate more chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 3rdbest in in the NBA with 13.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 5th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games. The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). Cam Reddish has sunk 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 12.5% higher than he's converted overall this season. Cam Reddish will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home tends to boost player performance in all facets of the game.

Among all players in the NBA, Jayson Tatum slots into the 97th percentile, posting an enormous 26.9 points per game this year. Jayson Tatum has attempted 8.6 threes per game this year, ranking in the 97th percentile out of all players in the league. Among all players in the league, Jayson Tatum slots into the 99th percentile for playing time, tallying a massive 36.6 minutes per game this year. The matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers is a positive one for three-point attempts; the other team's starting PFs have averaged the 30th-most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.6). The Celtics are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 5th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).

Rui Hachimura has gone over 9.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Payton Pritchard has gone over 5.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.