Atlanta @ Boston picks

Dejounte Murray has been called for 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, putting him among the highest-fouling players in the NBA when it comes to technicals (92nd percentile). The Atlanta Hawks check in as the least aggressive offense in the NBA this year as it relates to three-point attempts. On their home court, the Celtics have given up the most offensive rebounds per game (14.8) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). Dejounte Murray will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium usually reduces stat production across the board.

Bogdan Bogdanovic has averaged 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 higher than he's averaged overall this season. The Atlanta Hawks check in as the least aggressive offense in the NBA this year as it relates to three-point attempts. On their home court, the Celtics have given up the most offensive rebounds per game (14.8) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). Bogdan Bogdanovic will not have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage usually reduces stat production in all facets of the game.

Al Horford has converted 44.9% of his shots from behind the three-point arc this year, putting him in the 96th percentile among all players in the league. Al Horford has played 30.2 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 81st percentile. The Boston Celtics have been the 3rd-highest scoring offense in the league when playing at home this year. The Boston Celtics have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games on their home court. The Hawks have played at the 4th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Celtics.