The 4th-slowest pace-of-play away offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Celtics. The Chicago Bulls have played at the 2nd-most lethargic tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Celtics. Luke Kornet will not possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on the road generally worsens player production in all facets of the game.
The matchup vs. the Bulls is a challenging one for three-point shots; the opposing team's starting SFs have compiled the lowest three rate in the NBA this year (23.9%). The 4th-slowest pace-of-play away offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Celtics. The Chicago Bulls have played at the 2nd-most lethargic tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Celtics. Sam Hauser has attempted 0.3 free throws per game this year, placing him in the 9th percentile among all players in the league. Sam Hauser ought to suffer a drop-off in output in all stat categories as a result of playing on the visting team in this game.
The matchup vs. the Bulls is a hard one; they have allowed the least points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting PGs this year (13.7). The 4th-slowest pace-of-play away offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Celtics. The Chicago Bulls have played at the 2nd-most lethargic tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Celtics. This year when they are away from home, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 1.8 foul shots per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Bulls, finding it difficult to get to the charity stripe. Derrick White will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing while traveling tends to worsen stat production for all stats.
The matchup vs. the Bulls is a hard one for field goal attempts; the opposing team's starting SGs have tallied the least shot attempts per game in the NBA this year (10.6). The 4th-slowest pace-of-play away offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Celtics. The Chicago Bulls have played at the 2nd-most lethargic tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Celtics. The matchup against the Bulls is a challenging one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting SGs have attempted a measly 1.7 foul shots per game this year (least in the NBA). Jayson Tatum will not possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling usually reduces player production for all stats.
Alex Caruso has compiled 14.6 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.7 higher than he's compiled in all games this year. Alex Caruso has converted 3.0 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's sunk in all games this year. Alex Caruso has tallied 34.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.7 higher than he's tallied in all games this year. The matchup against Boston is a strong one for three-point attempts; when the Celtics are away from home, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged the most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (6.7). The Chicago Bulls check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).
Compared to last season's 9.7 mark, Coby White's points per game have spiked this season to 19.4. In comparison to last season's 4.6 clip, Coby White's shots from behind the three-point arc have risen this season to 7.2 per game. Out of all players in the league, Coby White rates in the 99th percentile for playing time, registering a massive 36.6 minutes per game this year. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 3.0 three-pointers per game (most in the NBA) against the Boston Celtics, making this a positive matchup. The Chicago Bulls check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).
Payton Pritchard has successfully made 3.4 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 higher than he's converted from 3-point range in all games this year. Payton Pritchard has tallied 32.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 10.9 higher than he's tallied overall this season. Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics rank 5th-best in in the league with 12.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Payton Pritchard has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 15.7% higher than he's converted overall this season.
Out of all players in the league, Nikola Vucevic slots into the 79th percentile (high is bad, in this case) for unsuccessful 3-pointers, compiling a monstrous 3.0 per game this year. Nikola Vucevic has accumulated 2.4 personal fouls per game when playing at home this year, putting him in the 85th percentile -- among the league's most-whistled. The Chicago Bulls have been the 8th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA playing at home this year. The Bulls have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA this year. The Bulls are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 4th-most lethargic pace visiting team in the league over the last 10 games (the Celtics).
Ayo Dosunmu has made 9.0 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 4.4 higher than he's sunk overall this year. Ayo Dosunmu has averaged 39.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 11.0 more than he's averaged over the course of the year. The Chicago Bulls check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). Ayo Dosunmu has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games at home, 21.3% higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year when playing at home. Ayo Dosunmu will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court usually improves stat production for all stats.
Andre Drummond has attempted 8.8 shots from the field per game over the last 10 games with the home court advantage, 2.4 more than he's attempted in all games this year at home. The Chicago Bulls check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). Andre Drummond has made a whopping 61.2% of his foul shots this season, a big improvement over his 50.0 rate last season. Andre Drummond will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium usually increases player performance in all facets of the game.
Al Horford has made 64.9% of his 3-point shots over the last 5 games, 23.8% higher than he's converted from downtown in all games this year. Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics rank 5th-best in in the league with 12.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Al Horford has sunk 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 11.5% higher than he's put through the net in all games this year. The matchup vs. the Chicago Bulls may be a positive one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a massive 5.9 free throws per game over the last 5 games (4th-most in the NBA).
Out of all players in the NBA, DeMar DeRozan registers in the 94th percentile, registering a monstrous 22.9 points per game playing at home this year. DeMar DeRozan has averaged 37.6 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 100th percentile. The Chicago Bulls check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). DeMar DeRozan has attempted 10.4 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.8 more than he's attempted overall this year. DeMar DeRozan should get a boost in efficiency for all stats due to holding the home court advantage in this contest.
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