LA @ Boston Picks & Props

The LA Clippers have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace in the league away from their home court this year. The LA Clippers are expected to see a decline in opportunities today from facing the 5th-most lethargic pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Boston Celtics). The Celtics have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the league to their opposition over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists). Kawhi Leonard has sunk a measly 3.7 free throws per game this year, a sizeable decrease from his 4.8 mark last year. As a team, the LA Clippers have been quite unsuccesful at getting to the free-throw line of late: 4th-worst in the NBA over the last 10 games, tallying a mere 20.5 free throws per game.

The LA Clippers have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace in the league away from their home court this year. The LA Clippers are expected to see a decline in opportunities today from facing the 5th-most lethargic pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Boston Celtics). The Celtics have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the league to their opposition over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists). In contrast to last year's 5.2 clip, James Harden's free throws drained have diminished this year to 4.3 per game. As a team, the LA Clippers have been quite unsuccesful at getting to the free-throw line of late: 4th-worst in the NBA over the last 10 games, tallying a mere 20.5 free throws per game.

Russell Westbrook has logged 16.4 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.9 higher than he's logged in all games this season. Russell Westbrook has successfully made 50.0% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 5 games, 26.5% higher than he's made from downtown in all games this season. This matchup is a difficult one for field goals; when the Celtics are playing at home, opposing clubs have posted the 2nd-lowest field goal percentage in the league against them this year (44.3%). Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark more chances for scoring and assists, and the LA Clippers grade out 6thbest in in the league while playing on the road with 11.0 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. Russell Westbrook has attempted 4.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 more than he's attempted over the course of the season.

Paul George has averaged 23.4 points per game this year, putting him among the best players in the league by this metric: 94th percentile. Paul George has converted 4.2 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 10 games, 0.7 more than he's made from three over the course of the year. Among all players in the NBA, Paul George places in the 94th percentile for playing time, putting up an enormous 34.5 minutes per game this year. Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark more chances for scoring and assists, and the LA Clippers grade out 6thbest in in the league while playing on the road with 11.0 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. This year when they are the visiting team, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 3.9 foul shots per game (23rd-highest in the league) against the Boston Celtics, succeeding in their efforts to get to the free-throw line.

Derrick White has attempted 9.4 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.7 higher than he's attempted overall this season. Out of all players in the league, Derrick White rates in the 85th percentile for playing time, putting up a whopping 32.2 minutes per game this year. This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting PGs have shot 45.6% on shot attempts from the field (24th-highest in the NBA) against the Clippers, branding this as a strong matchup. The Celtics check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). Derrick White has sunk 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games at home, 10.4% more than he's made in all games this season at home.

Al Horford has accumulated 2.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's accumulated over the course of the season. The showdown with Mason Plumlee measures in the 3rd percentile for difficulty with rival starting Cs scoring a mere 0.3 3-point shots per game this year. The 5th-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Boston Celtics. The LA Clippers have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the NBA while traveling this year, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Boston Celtics. While playing on the road, the LA Clippers have given up the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.7) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).

Payton Pritchard has successfully made 39.9% of his 3-point attempts this year, ranking him in the 82nd percentile among all players in the league. The matchup against the Clippers is a difficult one for scoring; opposing clubs have shot for the 7th-lowest field goal percentage in the NBA this year (46.6%). The Celtics check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). Payton Pritchard has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 21.8% more than he's sunk over the course of the season. Payton Pritchard is expected to see a spike in effectiveness for all stats in light of owning the home court advantage in this contest.

Terance Mann has successfully made 47.5% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 10 games, 16.7% higher than he's converted from downtown over the course of the year. The matchup against the Boston Celtics is a tough one for threes; opposing squads have posted the lowest 3-point rate in the NBA over the last 15 games (30.8%). This year when they are the visiting team, opposing starting SGs have tallied 6.8 three attempts per game (27th-highest in the league) against the Celtics, marking this as a strong matchup. Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark more chances for scoring and assists, and the LA Clippers grade out 6thbest in in the league while playing on the road with 11.0 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. Terance Mann has sunk 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games on the road, 37.5% higher than he's sunk overall this season away from his home court.

In comparison to last year's 6.0 clip, Mason Plumlee's shots taken have diminished this year to 3.6 per game. The LA Clippers have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace in the league away from their home court this year. The LA Clippers are expected to see a decline in opportunities today from facing the 5th-most lethargic pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Boston Celtics). The Celtics have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the league to their opposition over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists). Relative to last year's 67.1% rate, Mason Plumlee's free-throw ability has regressed this year to 52.6%.

Out of all players in the NBA, Jaylen Brown slots into the 89th percentile for playing time, compiling a massive 33.4 minutes per game this year. The Celtics check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). Jaylen Brown has converted 4.4 foul shots per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.4 more than he's put through the net overall this year while on his home court. Jaylen Brown should see a spike in output in all stat categories as a result of owning the home court advantage in this contest.

Norman Powell has converted 2.9 shots from downtown per game over the last 10 games on the road, 0.8 more than he's made from 3-point range overall this season away from his home court. This matchup is a difficult one for field goals; when the Celtics are playing at home, opposing clubs have posted the 2nd-lowest field goal percentage in the league against them this year (44.3%). Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark more chances for scoring and assists, and the LA Clippers grade out 6thbest in in the league while playing on the road with 11.0 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. Norman Powell has made 95.0% of his foul shots over the last 10 games on the road, 9.5% higher than he's converted overall this year when playing on the road. The matchup against the Celtics is a tough one for getting to the foul line; opposing squads have attempted a measly 19.2 foul shots per game this year (least in the NBA).

Compared to last season's 3.8 rate, Sam Hauser's shot attempts from downtown have increased this season to 5.4 per game. The matchup against the Clippers is a difficult one for scoring; opposing clubs have shot for the 7th-lowest field goal percentage in the NBA this year (46.6%). The Celtics check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). Sam Hauser has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 10 games, 16.7% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this season. Sam Hauser will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium usually improves player production for all stats.

Jayson Tatum has committed 0.3 technical fouls per game over the last 10 games, 0.1 higher than he's committed overall this year. This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged 27.2% on threes (14th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Clippers, designating this as a tough matchup. The 5th-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Boston Celtics. The LA Clippers have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the NBA while traveling this year, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Boston Celtics. While playing on the road, the LA Clippers have given up the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.7) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).

Jrue Holiday has sunk 3.8 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 higher than he's converted from 3-point range overall this year. Among all players in the league, Jrue Holiday registers in the 88th percentile for playing time, logging a monstrous 33.0 minutes per game at home this year. The Celtics check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). Jrue Holiday has sunk 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 16.8% higher than he's put through the net in all games this year. The matchup vs. the LA Clippers may be a strong one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a monstrous 3.3 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (26th-most in the league).

Daniel Theis has not yet played a game this season.