Minnesota @ Boston Picks & Props

Among all players in the NBA, Naz Reid comes in at the 79th percentile for 3-point shots sunk, posting 1.9 per game this year. With respect to offense, the Timberwolves's remarkable 113.3 points per game while playing on the road ranks 4th-best in the league over the last 20 games. This year, opposing clubs have posted 110.7 points per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Celtics, identifying this as a challenging matchup for offensive effectiveness. The matchup vs. the Boston Celtics is a hard one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing teams have attempted just 19.4 foul shots per game this year (least in the NBA).

The matchup vs. the Boston Celtics is a difficult one; they have given up the 14th-least points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting PFs this year (14.5). The 7th-most sluggish tempo team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Celtics have played at the 7th-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games on their home court, which ought to decrease plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate more chances for scoring and assists, but the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 3rdworst in in the NBA with only 8.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. Playing at home, the Celtics have given up the 2nd-most offensive boards per game (13.4) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).

The 7th-most sluggish tempo team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Celtics have played at the 7th-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games on their home court, which ought to decrease plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate more chances for scoring and assists, but the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 3rdworst in in the NBA with only 8.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. Playing at home, the Celtics have given up the 2nd-most offensive boards per game (13.4) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 10 games when they are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 1.4 free throws per game (15th-fewest in the league) vs. the Celtics, struggling to get to the free-throw line.

This year, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 40.6% on field goal attempts (13th-lowest in the NBA) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, identifying this as a difficult matchup. The 7th-slowest pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Celtics. The Timberwolves have played at the 7th-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Celtics. As a team, the Celtics have been quite unsuccesful at drawing fouls with the home court advantage: 7th-worst in the NBA this year, averaging a measly 21.5 foul shots per game. This year, opposing starting SFs have attempted 2.4 free throws per game (6th-lowest in the NBA) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, making it tough to get to the foul line.

Jaden McDaniels has been on the court for 33.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.5 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the season. With respect to offense, the Timberwolves's remarkable 113.3 points per game while playing on the road ranks 4th-best in the league over the last 20 games. This year, the opposition's starting SFs have tallied 5.8 three attempts per game (29th-highest in the league) vs. the Boston Celtics, designating this as a good matchup. Jaden McDaniels has sunk 91.7% of his foul shots over the last 5 games on the road, 15.6% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this season when playing on the road.

Sam Hauser has converted 43.3% of his attempts from beyond the arc this year, putting him in the 92nd percentile among all players in the league. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 2ndbest in in the league with 12.9 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. When playing away from home, the Timberwolves have allowed the 3rd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.7) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 20 games, the other team has attempted 21.2 free throws per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line. Sam Hauser will likely get a boost in production in all stat categories considering controlling the home court advantage in this contest.

Karl-Anthony Towns has committed 3.0 personal fouls per game when playing on the road this year, ranking him in the 93rd percentile -- among the league's most-whistled. The 7th-most sluggish tempo team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Celtics have played at the 7th-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games on their home court, which ought to decrease plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate more chances for scoring and assists, but the Minnesota Timberwolves grade out 3rdworst in in the NBA with only 8.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. Playing at home, the Celtics have given up the 2nd-most offensive boards per game (13.4) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Payton Pritchard has successfully made 2.3 threes per game over the last 15 games, 0.7 higher than he's converted from beyond the arc over the course of the year. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 2ndbest in in the league with 12.9 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. When playing away from home, the Timberwolves have allowed the 3rd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.7) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 20 games, the other team has attempted 21.2 free throws per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line. Payton Pritchard will likely see a rise in output for all stats on account of holding the home court advantage in this matchup.

In contrast to last season's 12.6 clip, Derrick White's points per game have surged this season to 16.4. Derrick White has played 31.8 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 83rd percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the NBA. This year when they are playing at home, opposing starting SGs have averaged 2.6 3-pointers per game (27th-highest in the NBA) against the Timberwolves, resulting in a good matchup. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 2ndbest in in the league with 12.9 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. When playing away from home, the Timberwolves have allowed the 3rd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.7) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the league, Mike Conley slots into the 89th percentile for threes sunk, registering 2.4 per game this year. Among all players in the league, Mike Conley slots into the 75th percentile for playing time, compiling a massive 29.3 minutes per game this year. With respect to offense, the Timberwolves's remarkable 113.3 points per game while playing on the road ranks 4th-best in the league over the last 20 games. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged 3.0 3-pointers per game (30th-highest in the league) against the Celtics, resulting in a good matchup. Mike Conley has made 95.5% of his free throw attempts when playing on the road this year, placing him in the 90th percentile out of all players in the league.

Among all players in the league, Rudy Gobert ranks in the 85th percentile for playing time, logging an enormous 32.4 minutes per game away from his home court this year. With respect to offense, the Timberwolves's remarkable 113.3 points per game while playing on the road ranks 4th-best in the league over the last 20 games. The matchup vs. the Boston Celtics is a challenging one for 3-pointers; opposing clubs have shot for the lowest three percentage in the NBA over the last 5 games (31.2%).

Jayson Tatum has posted 26.7 points per game while on his home court this year, ranking him in the 97th percentile -- among the best in the league by this standard. Jayson Tatum has made 4.4 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's made from beyond the arc over the course of the year. Jayson Tatum has been on the court for 35.4 minutes per game while at home this year, putting him in the 96th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 2ndbest in in the league with 12.9 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. When playing away from home, the Timberwolves have allowed the 3rd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.7) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).

With respect to offense, the Timberwolves's remarkable 113.3 points per game while playing on the road ranks 4th-best in the league over the last 20 games. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged 3.0 3-pointers per game (30th-highest in the league) against the Celtics, resulting in a good matchup. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has converted 87.5% of his free throw attempts over the last 15 games, 25.4% more than he's converted in all games this season.

Jrue Holiday has sunk 40.8% of his 3-pointers this year, putting him in the 84th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the league, Jrue Holiday registers in the 88th percentile for playing time, compiling a whopping 33.3 minutes per game playing at home this year. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 2ndbest in in the league with 12.9 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. When playing away from home, the Timberwolves have allowed the 3rd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.7) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). Jrue Holiday will possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city tends to increase player performance for all stats.

Al Horford has sunk 65.0% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 15.6% higher than he's converted overall this year. Al Horford has made 48.5% of his 3-point attempts over the last 10 games, 10.6% more than he's converted from beyond the arc over the course of the year. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 2ndbest in in the league with 12.9 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. When playing away from home, the Timberwolves have allowed the 3rd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.7) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 20 games, the other team has attempted 21.2 free throws per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line.