Philadelphia @ Boston props

Marcus Smart has averaged 2.7 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the highest-fouling players in the NBA (88th percentile). The matchup against the 76ers is a hard one for shots from the field; the opposing team's starting PGs have tallied the 15th-least buckets per game in the league this year (5.7). The Boston Celtics have played at the 5th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 76ers have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Celtics. The Boston Celtics have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).

Tyrese Maxey has committed 3.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games while playing away from home, 1.2 higher than he's committed overall this year on the road. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the slowest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Celtics have played at the 5th-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to reduce plays for the 76ers. The Philadelphia 76ers rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists). When playing at home, the Celtics have given up the 8th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Al Horford has sunk 42.9% of his three-point shots this year, ranking him in the 95th percentile among all players in the NBA. Al Horford has played 30.3 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 80th percentile. The Boston Celtics have been the 4th-highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The matchup against Philadelphia is a strong one for field goal attempts; when the 76ers are on the road, the opposition's starting PFs have totaled the 23rd-most shot attempts per game in the NBA this year (11.7). The 76ers have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (8.0) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).

Jaylen Brown has converted 60.9% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games at home, 11.0% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this year playing at home. Jaylen Brown has sunk 56.4% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 5 games at home, 24.7% more than he's made from three over the course of the season with the home court advantage. Jaylen Brown has tallied 35.4 minutes per game on his home court this year, ranking him in the 97th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The Boston Celtics have been the 4th-highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The 76ers have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (8.0) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).

Derrick White has attempted 4.7 3-point shots per game while on his home court this year, ranking in the 80th percentile out of all players in the NBA. The Boston Celtics have been the 4th-highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The 76ers have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (8.0) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). Derrick White has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 13.4% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the season. The matchup vs. the 76ers may be a favorable one for drawing fouls; opposing starting SGs have attempted a monstrous 3.9 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (25th-most in the NBA).

James Harden has attempted 17.2 shots per game over the last 10 games, 2.3 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. James Harden has successfully made 2.5 three-point shots per game while on the road this year, placing him in the 94th percentile out of all players in the NBA. James Harden has played 35.6 minutes per game on the road this year, ranking in the 97th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The Philadelphia 76ers have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 25 games while playing on the road. The matchup against Boston is a positive one for shot attempts from the field; when the Celtics are at home, the opposing team's starting PGs have tallied the 29th-most field goal attempts per game in the league this year (15.9).

Jayson Tatum has attempted 21.0 shots from the field per game this year, ranking in the 100th percentile out of all players in the league. Jayson Tatum has played 36.2 minutes per game at home this year, ranking in the 99th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the NBA. The Boston Celtics have been the 4th-highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The matchup vs. the 76ers is a strong one; they have allowed the 30th-most points per game in the league to the opposition's starting SFs over the last 15 games (21.1). The 76ers have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (8.0) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).

Malcolm Brogdon has made a whopping 43.0% of his three-pointers this season, quite a bit higher than his 29.6 mark last season. The Boston Celtics have been the 4th-highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The 76ers have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (8.0) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). Malcolm Brogdon has made 2.3 free throws per game this year, putting him in the 79th percentile among all players in the NBA. The matchup vs. the 76ers may be a strong one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a whopping 5.8 free throws per game over the last 5 games (29th-most in the NBA).

P.J. Tucker has played 29.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 4.5 more than he's played overall this year on the road. The Philadelphia 76ers have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 25 games while playing on the road. P.J. Tucker has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 23.1% higher than he's put through the net in all games this season.

Tobias Harris has successfully made 7.8 buckets per game over the last 5 games on the road, 2.0 higher than he's converted over the course of the year away from home. Tobias Harris has been on the court for 32.1 minutes per game away from his home court this year, ranking him in the 86th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. The Philadelphia 76ers have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 25 games while playing on the road. The matchup against the Celtics is a positive one for threes; the opposing team's starting SFs have put up the 22nd-highest three percentage in the league this year (36.0%). Tobias Harris has converted 90.2% of his free throws while on the road this year, ranking in the 89th percentile out of all players in the league.

Joel Embiid has scored 32.2 points per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the league in this category: 100th percentile. Joel Embiid has attempted 4.6 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games while playing on the road, 1.3 higher than he's attempted overall this season on the road. Joel Embiid has been on the court for 33.1 minutes per game away from his home court this year, ranking him in the 90th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. The Philadelphia 76ers have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 25 games while playing on the road. The matchup against the Celtics is a positive one for 3-pointers; opposing starting Cs have averaged the 27th-most 3-point shots per game in the league this year (0.6).