Los Angeles @ Boston Picks & Props

Austin Reaves has averaged 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 1.0 more than he's averaged over the course of the year on the road. The Boston Celtics have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should reduce plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Lakers grade out 1stworst in in the league with just 8.4 offensive boards per game this year. The Celtics have given up the 2nd-most offensive rebounds per game (11.9) in the league to their opposition over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 10 games when they are away from home, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 1.4 foul shots per game (13th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics, facing an uphill battle to draw fouls.

Taurean Prince has averaged 2.3 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the highest-fouling players in the league (76th percentile). The Boston Celtics have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should reduce plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Lakers grade out 1stworst in in the league with just 8.4 offensive boards per game this year. The Celtics have given up the 2nd-most offensive rebounds per game (11.9) in the league to their opposition over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Boston may be a tough one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a measly 2.6 free throws per game over the last 10 games when the Celtics have the home court advantage (10th-least in the NBA).

Al Horford has successfully made 50.7% of his 3-point attempts over the last 10 games, 10.4% higher than he's converted from beyond the arc in all games this season. The Boston Celtics will likely see an increase in possessions today from being pitted against the most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 20 games (the Lakers). Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 9thbest in in the NBA with 11.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games. Al Horford has successfully made 85.7% of his foul shot attempts this year, ranking in the 82nd percentile out of all players in the league. The matchup vs. the Lakers is a challenging one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing teams have attempted just 19.9 foul shots per game this year (2nd-least in the league).

Jarred Vanderbilt has made 77.0% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 10 games, 26.7% higher than he's converted overall this season. Jarred Vanderbilt has successfully made 60.0% of his attempts from downtown over the last 10 games, 36.0% higher than he's converted from three over the course of the year. Jarred Vanderbilt has played 25.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.1 higher than he's played in all games this season. The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The Lakers have played at the quickest pace in the league over the last 20 games.

Anthony Davis has converted 27.1% of his three-point attempts this year, ranking in the 25th percentile out of all players in the league. The Boston Celtics have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should reduce plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Lakers grade out 1stworst in in the league with just 8.4 offensive boards per game this year. The Celtics have given up the 2nd-most offensive rebounds per game (11.9) in the league to their opposition over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). The showdown with Kristaps Porzingis in regard to getting to the charity stripe rates in the 23rd percentile for difficulty with the other side's starting Cs attempting just 2.9 foul shots per game this year.

Kristaps Porzingis has successfully made 3.0 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this year. Kristaps Porzingis has tallied 29.9 minutes per game while at home this year, ranking in the 76th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. The Boston Celtics will likely see an increase in possessions today from being pitted against the most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 20 games (the Lakers). Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 9thbest in in the NBA with 11.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games. Kristaps Porzingis stands to see an increase in output in all facets of the game in light of enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.

Derrick White has converted 3.2 treys per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.6 more than he's made in all games this year playing at home. Among all players in the NBA, Derrick White rates in the 84th percentile for playing time, averaging a monstrous 32.1 minutes per game while playing at home this year. The Boston Celtics will likely see an increase in possessions today from being pitted against the most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 20 games (the Lakers). Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 9thbest in in the NBA with 11.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games. Derrick White has converted 96.4% of his free throw attempts over the last 15 games at home, 7.8% higher than he's put through the net overall this season playing at home.

The Boston Celtics have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should reduce plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Lakers grade out 1stworst in in the league with just 8.4 offensive boards per game this year. The Celtics have given up the 2nd-most offensive rebounds per game (11.9) in the league to their opposition over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). LeBron James figures to suffer a drop-off in productivity in all facets of the game as a result of playing away from home in this game.

The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. When squaring off against opposing starting Cs, Kristaps Porzingis rates in the 93rd percentile with a monstrous 2.3 three-pointers attempted against him per game this year. The Lakers have played at the quickest pace in the league over the last 20 games. Jaxson Hayes has sunk 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 47.6% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year.

Out of all players in the league, Jaylen Brown lands in the 88th percentile for playing time, compiling a monstrous 33.1 minutes per game when playing at home this year. The matchup against the Lakers is a positive one for shot attempts from downtown; the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged the 30th-most three attempts per game in the league this year (5.8). The Boston Celtics will likely see an increase in possessions today from being pitted against the most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 20 games (the Lakers). Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 9thbest in in the NBA with 11.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games. Jaylen Brown has successfully made 4.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this year.

Rui Hachimura has successfully made 81.2% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 30.1% more than he's made overall this year. Rui Hachimura has successfully made 83.3% of his three-pointers over the last 5 games, 39.3% higher than he's converted overall this season. The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The Lakers have played at the quickest pace in the league over the last 20 games. Rui Hachimura has attempted 3.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games away from home, 1.2 higher than he's attempted in all games this season on the road.

D'Angelo Russell has posted 25.2 points per game over the last 10 games, 8.2 more than he's posted overall this season. D'Angelo Russell has sunk 4.3 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 10 games, 1.8 higher than he's converted over the course of the season. D'Angelo Russell has averaged 39.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games away from home, 7.4 more than he's averaged over the course of the season on the road. The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged 3.0 three-pointers per game (30th-most in the league) against the Boston Celtics, branding this as a positive matchup.

Out of all players in the league, Jayson Tatum measures in the 98th percentile, posting a colossal 26.9 points per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Jayson Tatum lands in the 96th percentile for playing time, registering a monstrous 35.5 minutes per game while playing at home this year. This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged 5.6 3-point attempts per game (30th-highest in the league) against the Los Angeles Lakers, designating this as a positive matchup. The Boston Celtics will likely see an increase in possessions today from being pitted against the most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 20 games (the Lakers). Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 9thbest in in the NBA with 11.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.

Jrue Holiday has successfully made 3.0 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's made from beyond the arc over the course of the season. Out of all players in the NBA, Jrue Holiday measures in the 88th percentile for playing time, putting up an enormous 33.0 minutes per game on his home court this year. The Boston Celtics will likely see an increase in possessions today from being pitted against the most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 20 games (the Lakers). Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 9thbest in in the NBA with 11.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games. Jrue Holiday stands to see a rise in production in all facets of the game in light of possessing the home court advantage in this matchup.

The Boston Celtics have played at the 3rd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should reduce plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Lakers grade out 1stworst in in the league with just 8.4 offensive boards per game this year. The Celtics have given up the 2nd-most offensive rebounds per game (11.9) in the league to their opposition over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). Christian Wood will not hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home stadium tends to worsen stat production across the board.

Payton Pritchard has sunk 39.5% of his 3-point attempts this year, placing him in the 80th percentile out of all players in the NBA. The Boston Celtics will likely see an increase in possessions today from being pitted against the most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 20 games (the Lakers). Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 9thbest in in the NBA with 11.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games. Payton Pritchard has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 20.2% higher than he's sunk overall this year. The matchup vs. the Lakers is a challenging one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing teams have attempted just 19.9 foul shots per game this year (2nd-least in the league).

Sam Hauser has gone over 6.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.