Los Angeles @ Boston Picks & Props

This year, the opposition's starting PFs have totaled 14.5 points per game (2nd-lowest in the league) against the Boston Celtics, resulting in a hard matchup for offensive effectiveness.. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 4th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 5 games.. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from competing against the most lethargic pace team in the league this year (the Celtics).. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 4th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 5 games.. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from competing against the most lethargic pace team in the league this year (the Celtics).. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).. Over the last 10 games when they are the visiting team, opposing starting SGs have attempted 1.4 foul shots per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Celtics, making it tough to draw fouls.

The Celtics have played at the slowest pace in the NBA this year.. The Celtics are expected to suffer a drop-off in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).. As a team, the Celtics have been poor at drawing fouls: worst in the NBA this year, tallying a measly 19.1 free throws per game.. The matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers may be a hard one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted just 1.9 foul shots per game over the last 15 games (least in the NBA).

The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 4th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 5 games.. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from competing against the most lethargic pace team in the league this year (the Celtics).. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

With respect to shooting, the Lakers's excellent 125.6 points per game ranks 2nd-highest in the league over the last 5 games.. This year when they are away from home, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 3.9 free throws per game (8th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics, easily managing to get to the free-throw line.

With respect to shooting, the Lakers's excellent 125.6 points per game ranks 2nd-highest in the league over the last 5 games.

Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 3rd-best in in the league with the home court advantage with 13.6 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

Compared to last year's 1.4 clip, Jordan Walsh's points per game have jumped this year to 5.5.. The matchup vs. the Lakers is a positive one for 3-point attempts; the opposition's starting PFs have totaled the most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.6).. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 3rd-best in in the league with the home court advantage with 13.6 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 3rd-best in in the league with the home court advantage with 13.6 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 3rd-best in in the league with the home court advantage with 13.6 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

Derrick White has put up 22.2 points per game over the last 5 games, 5.3 higher than he's put up in all games this season.. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 3rd-best in in the league with the home court advantage with 13.6 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.. The matchup vs. Los Angeles may be a favorable one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a colossal 6.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the Los Angeles Lakers are the visiting squad (4th-most in the league).

With respect to shooting, the Lakers's excellent 125.6 points per game ranks 2nd-highest in the league over the last 5 games.. The matchup against the Boston Celtics is a favorable one for 3-pointers; the opposition's starting PGs have totaled the most shots from downtown per game in the league this year (3.0).

With respect to shooting, the Lakers's excellent 125.6 points per game ranks 2nd-highest in the league over the last 5 games.

The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 4th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 5 games.. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from competing against the most lethargic pace team in the league this year (the Celtics).. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 4th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 5 games.. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from competing against the most lethargic pace team in the league this year (the Celtics).. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

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The Celtics have played at the slowest pace in the NBA this year.. The Celtics are expected to suffer a drop-off in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).

The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 4th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 5 games.. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from competing against the most lethargic pace team in the league this year (the Celtics).. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

The Celtics have played at the slowest pace in the NBA this year.. The Celtics are expected to suffer a drop-off in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).

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Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 3rd-best in in the league with the home court advantage with 13.6 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

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The Celtics have played at the slowest pace in the NBA this year.. The Celtics are expected to suffer a drop-off in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).

Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 3rd-best in in the league with the home court advantage with 13.6 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

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Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 3rd-best in in the league with the home court advantage with 13.6 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 4th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 5 games.. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from competing against the most lethargic pace team in the league this year (the Celtics).. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

The matchup vs. the Lakers is a positive one for 3-point attempts; the opposition's starting PFs have totaled the most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.6).. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 3rd-best in in the league with the home court advantage with 13.6 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 4th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 5 games.. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from competing against the most lethargic pace team in the league this year (the Celtics).. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

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Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 3rd-best in in the league with the home court advantage with 13.6 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 3rd-best in in the league with the home court advantage with 13.6 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

The Celtics have played at the slowest pace in the NBA this year.. The Celtics are expected to suffer a drop-off in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).

This year when they are at home, the opposing team's starting SGs have shot 42.0% on threes (9th-highest in the league) against the Los Angeles Lakers, resulting in a positive matchup.. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 3rd-best in in the league with the home court advantage with 13.6 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have shot 29.7% on 3-pointers (5th-weakest in the league) vs. the Boston Celtics, creating a challenging matchup.. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 4th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 5 games.. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from competing against the most lethargic pace team in the league this year (the Celtics).. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

The matchup against the Boston Celtics is a favorable one for 3-pointers; the opposition's starting PGs have totaled the most shots from downtown per game in the league this year (3.0).

This year, the opposition's starting SFs have totaled 5.8 3-point attempts per game (2nd-most in the league) vs. the Celtics, branding this as a positive matchup.

The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 4th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 5 games.. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from competing against the most lethargic pace team in the league this year (the Celtics).. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 4th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 5 games.. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from competing against the most lethargic pace team in the league this year (the Celtics).. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 4th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 5 games.. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from competing against the most lethargic pace team in the league this year (the Celtics).. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 4th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 5 games.. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from competing against the most lethargic pace team in the league this year (the Celtics).. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 3rd-best in in the league with the home court advantage with 13.6 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.