Boston @ Atlanta picks

Dejounte Murray has averaged 0.1 technical fouls per game while at home this year, putting him in the 87th percentile -- among the league's most-whistled when it comes to technicals. The Atlanta Hawks check in as the least aggressive offense in the NBA this year when it comes to attempts from beyond the arc. The Celtics have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 20 games without the home court advantage, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the Hawks. The matchup against Boston may be a difficult one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting SGs have attempted a lowly 0.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the Celtics are on the road (14th-least in the league).

Al Horford has made 39.0% of his 3-point shots while on the road this year, ranking him in the 85th percentile among all players in the NBA. Al Horford has attempted 6.8 treys per game over the last 5 games away from home, 1.7 more than he's attempted over the course of the season on the road. Al Horford has been on the court for 29.7 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year, placing him in the 79th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. The Boston Celtics rank as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league this year. The Hawks have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games in their home city, which ought to raise opportunities for the Celtics.

Onyeka Okongwu has converted 74.9% of his field goal attempts over the last 10 games at home, 9.6% higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year while at home. Onyeka Okongwu has converted 50.0% of his three-point attempts over the last 5 games, 20.8% higher than he's converted from beyond the arc over the course of the season. The matchup against Boston is a positive one for shots from the field; when the Celtics are the visiting team, the other team's starting Cs have tallied the 30th-most baskets per game in the league this year (6.3). The Atlanta Hawks have played at the speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games while playing at home. The Atlanta Hawks check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists).

John Collins has sunk 5.0 shots made from the field per game this year, ranking him in the 76th percentile out of all players in the league. John Collins has made 58.6% of his attempts from downtown over the last 5 games at home, 27.1% higher than he's made from three over the course of the season with the home court advantage. John Collins has averaged 29.1 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 77th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. The matchup against Boston is a positive one for shots from the field; when the Celtics are on the road, the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged the 22nd-most shots made from the field per game in the NBA this year (5.8). The Atlanta Hawks have played at the speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games while playing at home.