San Antonio @ Boston Picks & Props

Among all players in the NBA, Chris Paul slots into the 76th percentile for 3-point attempts, putting up 4.8 per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Chris Paul lands in the 76th percentile for playing time, averaging a whopping 29.1 minutes per game this year. With respect to offense, the Spurs's exceptional 118.1 points per game while on the road comes in as the 3rd-best in the NBA over the last 10 games. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 3.0 three-pointers per game (most in the NBA) against the Boston Celtics, labeling this as a good matchup. The Spurs have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games while on the road.

Jeremy Sochan has successfully made 64.6% of his three-point attempts over the last 10 games on the road, 22.3% higher than he's made from 3-point range in all games this year on the road. With respect to offense, the Spurs's exceptional 118.1 points per game while on the road comes in as the 3rd-best in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Spurs have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games while on the road.

The Celtics have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The Spurs have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games away from their home city, which ought to boost plays for the Celtics. Al Horford has successfully made 90.0% of his free throw attempts this year, ranking him in the 92nd percentile among all players in the NBA. The matchup against San Antonio may be a good one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a whopping 3.9 foul shots per game over the last 24 games when the San Antonio Spurs are away from home (4th-most in the league). Al Horford will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home usually increases stat production in all facets of the game.

The matchup against San Antonio is a challenging one; when the San Antonio Spurs are the visiting team, they have given up the least points per game in the NBA to opposing starting SFs this year (8.6). The Celtics have played at the 2nd-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games. Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Boston Celtics grade out 4thworst in in the league with only 9.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. The matchup with Devin Vassell when it comes to drawing fouls registers in the 7th percentile for difficulty with the other side's starting SFs attempting a mere 2.0 free throws per game this year.

Payton Pritchard has successfully made 64.6% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games at home, 18.7% more than he's put through the hoop overall this season playing at home. In contrast to last season's 1.7 rate, Payton Pritchard's 3-point shots made have spiked this season to 3.2 per game. The Celtics have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The Spurs have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games away from their home city, which ought to boost plays for the Celtics. Payton Pritchard stands to see an increase in efficiency across the board on account of possessing the home court advantage in this game.

Devin Vassell has attempted 6.5 treys per game this year, placing him in the 91st percentile among all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the NBA, Devin Vassell measures in the 81st percentile for playing time, registering a massive 30.5 minutes per game this year. With respect to offense, the Spurs's exceptional 118.1 points per game while on the road comes in as the 3rd-best in the NBA over the last 10 games. The matchup vs. the Celtics is a good one for shot attempts from downtown; the opposing team's starting SFs have tallied the 2nd-most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.8). The Spurs have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games while on the road.

Sam Hauser has successfully made 58.1% of his 3-pointers over the last 10 games, 18.4% more than he's made from downtown overall this year. The Celtics have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. This year when they are at home, opposing starting SGs have averaged 54.7% on field goals (2nd-best in the NBA) against the Spurs, branding this as a favorable matchup. The Spurs have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games away from their home city, which ought to boost plays for the Celtics. In comparison to last year's 90.9% clip, Sam Hauser's free-throw proficiency has surged this year to 100.0%.

The number of shots converted against Kristaps Porzingis has been quite low (5.5 per game) when guarding other starting Cs this year (7th percentile). The Boston Celtics have played at the 2nd-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 25 games, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the San Antonio Spurs. Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the San Antonio Spurs rank 6thworst in in the NBA with just 9.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. Kristaps Porzingis is a tough one for getting to the free-throw line; when guarding opposing starting Cs this year, they have attempted a mere 2.8 free throws per game (24th percentile). Victor Wembanyama should experience a decrease in performance across the board in light of playing on the visting team in this game.

Out of all players in the NBA, Jaylen Brown lands in the 96th percentile for field goal attempts playing at home, compiling 18.2 per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Jaylen Brown lands in the 95th percentile for playing time, posting a monstrous 35.3 minutes per game this year. The Celtics have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. This year when they are at home, opposing starting SGs have averaged 54.7% on field goals (2nd-best in the NBA) against the Spurs, branding this as a favorable matchup. The Spurs have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games away from their home city, which ought to boost plays for the Celtics.

Harrison Barnes has made 65.0% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games on the road, 19.7% more than he's made overall this year away from home. Out of all players in the league, Harrison Barnes ranks in the 20th percentile for personal fouls, putting up only 1.0 fouls per game this year. With respect to offense, the Spurs's exceptional 118.1 points per game while on the road comes in as the 3rd-best in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Spurs have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games while on the road. Harrison Barnes has sunk 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 20.3% more than he's made overall this season.

Kristaps Porzingis has converted 58.3% of his field goals over the last 5 games at home, 9.4% higher than he's made overall this season playing at home. Kristaps Porzingis has successfully made 3.6 threes per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.6 higher than he's sunk overall this season with the home court advantage. The Celtics have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The number of shots from behind the three-point arc attempted against Victor Wembanyama has been remarkably high (3.1 per game) when playing on the road and squaring off against opposing starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The Spurs have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games away from their home city, which ought to boost plays for the Celtics.

Out of all players in the league, De'Aaron Fox places in the 98th percentile for field goal attempts, averaging 19.4 per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, De'Aaron Fox registers in the 99th percentile for playing time, totaling a whopping 36.8 minutes per game this year. With respect to offense, the Spurs's exceptional 118.1 points per game while on the road comes in as the 3rd-best in the NBA over the last 10 games. This year when they are away from home, the other team's starting SGs have averaged 6.8 three attempts per game (4th-most in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics, identifying this as a good matchup. The Spurs have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games while on the road.

Derrick White has made 3.3 threes per game this year, putting him in the 98th percentile among all players in the NBA. Derrick White has averaged 33.5 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 92nd percentile. The Celtics have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting PGs have shot 48.4% on threes (highest in the league) vs. the Spurs, making this a favorable matchup. The Spurs have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games away from their home city, which ought to boost plays for the Celtics.

Julian Champagnie has gone over 3.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Keldon Johnson has gone over 5.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Luke Kornet has gone over 5.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Stephon Castle has gone over 11.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.