Boston @ Philadelphia props

The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games. The Celtics have played at the 6th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the 76ers. The Philadelphia 76ers rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists). The Celtics have allowed the 9th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.4) in the league to their opposition over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Tobias Harris has tallied 3.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games on his home court, 1.0 higher than he's tallied over the course of the season at home. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games. The Celtics have played at the 6th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the 76ers. The Philadelphia 76ers rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists). The Celtics have allowed the 9th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.4) in the league to their opposition over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jayson Tatum has averaged 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, making him one of the most most-whistled players in the NBA when it comes to getting T'ed up (96th percentile). The matchup vs. Philadelphia is a challenging one for shots from the field; when the 76ers are playing at home, the opposition's starting PFs have put up the 9th-lowest FG% in the league this year (44.5%). The Boston Celtics have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 76ers have played at the most lethargic pace in the league over the last 25 games, which ought to lead to decreased plays for the Celtics. The Boston Celtics have been the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).

Marcus Smart has accumulated 2.7 personal fouls per game when playing on the road this year, ranking him in the 87th percentile -- among the league's highest-fouling. The matchup against Philadelphia is a challenging one; when the 76ers are on their home court, they have allowed the 14th-least points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting PGs this year (15.8). The Boston Celtics have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 76ers have played at the most lethargic pace in the league over the last 25 games, which ought to lead to decreased plays for the Celtics. The Boston Celtics have been the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).

Derrick White has sunk 2.8 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.9 more than he's made from three over the course of the season when playing on the road. Derrick White has tallied 32.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games without the home court advantage, 4.9 more than he's tallied overall this year on the road. The Boston Celtics have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games. The matchup against Philadelphia is a positive one for field goals; when the 76ers are playing at home, the opposition's starting SGs have shot for the 26th-highest field goal percentage in the NBA this year (47.0%). The 76ers have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (8.3) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).

Tyrese Maxey has been called for 3.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 higher than he's been called for over the course of the season. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games. The Celtics have played at the 6th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the 76ers. The Philadelphia 76ers rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists). The Celtics have allowed the 9th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.4) in the league to their opposition over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Al Horford has successfully made 38.6% of his shots from behind the three-point arc when playing on the road this year, ranking in the 84th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Al Horford has attempted 6.2 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games without the home court advantage, 1.1 higher than he's attempted in all games this season on the road. Al Horford has tallied 29.8 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year, placing him in the 79th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The Boston Celtics have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games. The 76ers have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (8.3) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jaylen Brown has attempted 20.4 shots from the field per game this season, a significant increase from his 18.2 mark last season. Jaylen Brown has converted 3.2 threes per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's converted from beyond the arc over the course of the season. Jaylen Brown has tallied 35.6 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 97th percentile. The Boston Celtics have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games. The matchup against the 76ers is a good one; they have allowed the 30th-most points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting SFs over the last 10 games (22.5).

P.J. Tucker has played 31.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games at home, 6.3 more than he's played in all games this season at home. The Philadelphia 76ers check in as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA this year. P.J. Tucker has converted 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 10 games at home, 14.3% more than he's made overall this season while on his home court. P.J. Tucker will enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city usually improves player performance in all facets of the game.

James Harden has attempted 18.2 shots per game over the last 5 games, 3.3 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season. James Harden has made 2.8 3-point shots per game this year, putting him in the 97th percentile among all players in the league. James Harden has averaged 36.3 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 99th percentile. The Philadelphia 76ers check in as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA this year. The matchup against the Celtics is a good one; they have allowed the 30th-most points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting PGs over the last 5 games (28.2).

Malcolm Brogdon has sunk a whopping 42.3% of his 3-pointers this season, significantly more than his 29.6 rate last season. The Boston Celtics have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games. The 76ers have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (8.3) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Malcolm Brogdon has made 85.9% of his foul shots this year, putting him in the 82nd percentile among all players in the league.