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The Boston Celtics have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 25 games. With respect to getting to the free-throw line, the Celtics's lackluster 14.7 free throws per game measures as the worst in the NBA over the last 10 games.
The Boston Celtics have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 25 games. With respect to getting to the free-throw line, the Celtics's lackluster 14.7 free throws per game measures as the worst in the NBA over the last 10 games.
The Washington Wizards are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 2nd-slowest tempo team in the league over the last 25 games (the Boston Celtics). The Washington Wizards rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists). The matchup against Boston may be a tough one for drawing fouls; opposing starting SFs have attempted just 2.6 foul shots per game over the last 10 games when the Boston Celtics are at home (4th-least in the league). Deni Avdija will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home city generally worsens player production in all facets of the game.
Oshae Brissett has made 41.7% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 10 games, 12.2% higher than he's converted from downtown overall this season. Oshae Brissett has accumulated 1.0 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the lowest-fouling players in the NBA (21st percentile). The Boston Celtics will likely see a spike in plays today from competing against the fastest pace offense in the NBA this year (the Wizards). The Boston Celtics have been the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Oshae Brissett will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage generally raises stat production for all stats.
Out of all players in the league, Jordan Walsh registers in the 12th percentile for 3-point ability with a poor 13.3% rate this year. Out of all players in the league, Jordan Walsh places in the 19th percentile for playing time, posting a measly 8.3 minutes per game this year. The Boston Celtics have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 25 games. Among all players in the NBA, Jordan Walsh ranks in the 7th percentile for drawing fouls, tallying only 0.0 free throws per game this year. With respect to getting to the free-throw line, the Celtics's lackluster 14.7 free throws per game measures as the worst in the NBA over the last 10 games.
Corey Kispert has been called for 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 more than he's been called for in all games this year. The Washington Wizards are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 2nd-slowest tempo team in the league over the last 25 games (the Boston Celtics). The Washington Wizards rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists). In comparison to last year's 83.1% clip, Corey Kispert's free-throw proficiency has dropped this year to 70.4%. Over the last 10 games when they are the visiting team, opposing starting SGs have attempted 1.4 foul shots per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Celtics, making it tough to draw fouls.
Patrick Baldwin Jr. has sunk 34.4% of his shots from the field this year, placing him in the 8th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Patrick Baldwin Jr. has tallied 3.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 more than he's tallied overall this year. The matchup against the Boston Celtics is a hard one; they have allowed the 2nd-least points per game in the NBA to opposing starting PFs this year (14.5). The Washington Wizards are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 2nd-slowest tempo team in the league over the last 25 games (the Boston Celtics). The Washington Wizards rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).
The Boston Celtics have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 25 games. With respect to getting to the free-throw line, the Celtics's lackluster 14.7 free throws per game measures as the worst in the NBA over the last 10 games.
Johnny Davis has successfully made 70.0% of his three-point attempts over the last 5 games, 41.9% higher than he's converted from 3-point range over the course of the year. The Washington Wizards check in as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. the Boston Celtics is a strong one for three-pointers; the opposition's starting PGs have totaled the most three-pointers per game in the league this year (3.0). The most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league this year has been the Wizards.
The Washington Wizards check in as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. The most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league this year has been the Wizards. Anthony Gill has sunk 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 18.5% more than he's sunk in all games this season.
Eugene Omoruyi has successfully made 57.6% of his field goals over the last 10 games on the road, 7.3% higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season while on the road. Eugene Omoruyi has converted 50.0% of his 3-point attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 30.0% more than he's made overall this season away from his home court. The Washington Wizards check in as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games. The most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league this year has been the Wizards. Eugene Omoruyi has attempted 2.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games away from home, 1.2 more than he's attempted over the course of the season on the road.
Svi Mykhailiuk has converted 57.0% of his three-pointers over the last 15 games, 14.8% more than he's converted from beyond the arc over the course of the year. Svi Mykhailiuk has averaged 0.5 personal fouls per game on his home court this year, putting him in the 10th percentile -- among the NBA's lowest-fouling. The matchup vs. Washington is a favorable one; when the Washington Wizards are away from home, they have given up the 5th-most points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting SGs this year (16.9). The Boston Celtics will likely see a spike in plays today from competing against the fastest pace offense in the NBA this year (the Wizards). The Boston Celtics have been the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
Jared Butler has gone over 12.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.
Tristan Vukcevic has gone over 14.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.
