Brooklyn @ Boston Picks & Props

Dennis Schroder has made 2.2 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 higher than he's made from beyond the arc overall this season. Dennis Schroder has played 30.6 minutes per game away from home this year, placing him in the 80th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the NBA. In comparison to last season's 0.1 rate, Dennis Schroder's technical fouls have decreased this season to 0.0 per game. The matchup vs. the Celtics is a favorable one for 3-pointers; the opposition's starting PGs have averaged the 30th-most shots from behind the three-point arc per game in the league this year (3.0). The Nets will likely get a boost in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 5 games (the Boston Celtics).

Dorian Finney-Smith has made 2.0 treys per game this year, ranking him in the 83rd percentile among all players in the NBA. The Nets will likely get a boost in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 5 games (the Boston Celtics). The Brooklyn Nets rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games while playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are on the road, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 3.9 free throws per game (23rd-most in the league) vs. the Celtics, making it fairly effortless to draw fouls.

Out of all players in the NBA, Jaylen Brown slots into the 87th percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 33.0 minutes per game on his home court this year. This year, opposing starting SFs have posted 19.5 points per game (30th-highest in the league) against the Brooklyn Nets, identifying this as a good matchup for offensive effectiveness. The Boston Celtics have played at the 5th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games playing at home. Offensive rebounds continue possession and create more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 6thbest in in the league playing at home with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. The matchup against the Nets is a strong one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a whopping 3.9 free throws per game this year (28th-most in the league).

Kristaps Porzingis has averaged 26.6 points per game over the last 5 games, 6.2 more than he's averaged overall this season. Kristaps Porzingis has played 30.0 minutes per game playing at home this year, putting him in the 77th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. Over the last 5 games when they have the home court advantage, the other team has shot 45.8% on field goal attempts (7th-weakest in the NBA) against the Brooklyn Nets, labeling this as a difficult matchup. The Boston Celtics have played at the 5th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games playing at home. Offensive rebounds continue possession and create more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 6thbest in in the league playing at home with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.

Derrick White has logged 15.2 points per game playing at home this year, ranking in the 79th percentile -- among the league's best by this standard. Compared to last year's 2.0 mark, Derrick White's three-pointers made have jumped this year to 2.6 per game. Out of all players in the league, Derrick White ranks in the 84th percentile for playing time, registering a massive 32.2 minutes per game playing at home this year. The matchup vs. the Nets is a positive one for 3-point attempts; opposing starting SGs have totaled the 29th-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (6.2). The Boston Celtics have played at the 5th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games playing at home.

Among all players in the NBA, Luke Kornet registers in the 96th percentile for shooting performance playing at home with a a terrific 67.3% rate this year. Over the last 5 games when they have the home court advantage, the other team has shot 45.8% on field goal attempts (7th-weakest in the NBA) against the Brooklyn Nets, labeling this as a difficult matchup. The Boston Celtics have played at the 5th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games playing at home. Offensive rebounds continue possession and create more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 6thbest in in the league playing at home with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. Luke Kornet figures to see an increase in productivity for all stats as a result of controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.

Among all players in the NBA, Jrue Holiday registers in the 86th percentile for playing time, logging a monstrous 32.7 minutes per game while on his home court this year. The matchup against Brooklyn is a good one for 3-point shots; when the Brooklyn Nets are the visiting team, the opposition's starting PGs have totaled the 30th-most three-point shots per game in the league this year (3.5). The Boston Celtics have played at the 5th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games playing at home. Offensive rebounds continue possession and create more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 6thbest in in the league playing at home with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. Jrue Holiday has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 15.3% higher than he's sunk overall this season.

Payton Pritchard has successfully made a whopping 1.7 shots from downtown per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 1.0 mark last year. Relative to last year's 12.1 mark, Payton Pritchard's playing time has increased this year to 20.4 minutes per game. Over the last 5 games when they have the home court advantage, the other team has shot 45.8% on field goal attempts (7th-weakest in the NBA) against the Brooklyn Nets, labeling this as a difficult matchup. The Boston Celtics have played at the 5th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games playing at home. Offensive rebounds continue possession and create more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 6thbest in in the league playing at home with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.

In comparison to last year's 3.8 mark, Sam Hauser's shots from behind the three-point arc have surged this year to 5.4 per game. This year, opposing starting SFs have posted 19.5 points per game (30th-highest in the league) against the Brooklyn Nets, identifying this as a good matchup for offensive effectiveness. The Boston Celtics have played at the 5th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games playing at home. Offensive rebounds continue possession and create more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 6thbest in in the league playing at home with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. Sam Hauser has sunk 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 12.5% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this year.

Cameron Johnson has attempted 11.1 shots from the field per game away from home this year, ranking in the 78th percentile out of all players in the league. Among all players in the league, Cameron Johnson measures in the 92nd percentile for 3-point shots hit, totaling 2.5 per game this year. The Nets will likely get a boost in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 5 games (the Boston Celtics). The Brooklyn Nets rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games while playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are on the road, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 3.9 free throws per game (23rd-most in the league) vs. the Celtics, making it fairly effortless to draw fouls.

Nic Claxton has successfully made 77.1% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 10.3% higher than he's converted overall this year while playing away from home. Among all players in the league, Nic Claxton slots into the 94th percentile for three-point proficiency on the road with a a very good 50.0% rate this year. Nic Claxton has tallied 29.2 minutes per game away from his home court this year, ranking in the 76th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. Over the last 10 games, their opposition has shot 44.4% on field goal attempts (worst in the league) against the Celtics, designating this as a tough matchup. When guarding fellow starting Cs, Kristaps Porzingis places in the 93rd percentile with an enormous 2.3 threes attempted against him per game this year.

Jayson Tatum has converted 11.4 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games, 2.1 more than he's made overall this year. Jayson Tatum has attempted 10.4 threes per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 higher than he's attempted overall this year. Jayson Tatum has been on the court for 35.5 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 96th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The Boston Celtics have played at the 5th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games playing at home. Offensive rebounds continue possession and create more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 6thbest in in the league playing at home with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.

Cam Thomas has averaged 25.4 points per game over the last 10 games, 3.9 higher than he's averaged overall this year. Cam Thomas has sunk 2.6 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 10 games, 0.6 higher than he's sunk in all games this year. Cam Thomas has averaged 34.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.9 more than he's averaged overall this season. Over the last 25 games, opposing squads have averaged 32.4% on threes (worst in the league) vs. the Celtics, marking this as a challenging matchup. The matchup vs. Boston is a good one for three-point attempts; when the Boston Celtics are on their home court, the opposition's starting SGs have totaled the 27th-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (6.8).

Mikal Bridges has attempted 9.9 three-point shots per game over the last 10 games, 3.0 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Out of all players in the NBA, Mikal Bridges rates in the 95th percentile for playing time, registering an enormous 35.3 minutes per game while playing on the road this year. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 5.8 3-point attempts per game (29th-most in the NBA) against the Celtics, designating this as a favorable matchup. The Nets will likely get a boost in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 5 games (the Boston Celtics). The Brooklyn Nets rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games while playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).