Boston @ LA Picks & Props

The LA Clippers have played at the 7th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 15 games. The LA Clippers will likely suffer a drop-off in plays today from competing against the 4th-most lethargic tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Celtics). The Clippers have been the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games when they are at home, the other team has collected 13.4 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-highest in the league) vs. the Boston Celtics (maintaining possessions that can lead to extra chances for offense). Over the last 5 games when they have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 1.5 foul shots per game (8th-lowest in the NBA) against the Celtics, facing an uphill battle to get to the charity stripe.

Among all players in the league, Jayson Tatum ranks in the 81st percentile for technical fouls, putting up a massive 0.1 fouls per game away from his home court this year. With respect to shots from downtown, the Boston Celtics's subpar 33.6% rate of successful threes while on the road places 6th-weakest in the NBA this year. The matchup against Los Angeles is a difficult one for 3-pointers; when the Clippers are playing at home, the opposing team's starting PFs have tallied the 15th-least treys per game in the NBA this year (0.9). The Celtics have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The Boston Celtics will likely see a decline in opportunities today from being pitted against the 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the LA Clippers).

Among all players in the NBA, Daniel Theis places in the 84th percentile for 3-point effectiveness with a a very good 41.7% rate this year. The Clippers have been the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. This year, opposing squads have averaged 109.8 points per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) against the Boston Celtics, designating this as a hard matchup for offensive performance. Daniel Theis has sunk 2.4 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 more than he's put through the net over the course of the year. This year, opposing squads have attempted 19.2 foul shots per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Boston Celtics, making it tough to get to the free-throw line.

Among all players in the league, Sam Hauser slots into the 87th percentile for shot attempts from beyond the arc, tallying 5.8 per game this year. This matchup is a difficult one for field goals; when the Clippers have the home court advantage, opposing teams have compiled the 4th-lowest field goal percentage in the NBA against them this year (44.1%). The Boston Celtics check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 10 games when they are on the road, opposing squads have attempted 21.7 free throws per game (8th-fewest in the league) vs. the Clippers, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line.

Out of all players in the league, Jaylen Brown rates in the 89th percentile for personal fouls, tallying a whopping 2.8 fouls per game this year. With respect to shots from downtown, the Boston Celtics's subpar 33.6% rate of successful threes while on the road places 6th-weakest in the NBA this year. The Celtics have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The Boston Celtics will likely see a decline in opportunities today from being pitted against the 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the LA Clippers). This year, their opposition has captured 11.4 offensive rebounds per game (8th-most in the NBA) vs. the Clippers (preserving possessions that can create more opportunities for offense).

Paul George has averaged 2.9 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-whistled players in the NBA (91st percentile). This year, the other team's starting PFs have averaged 14.5 points per game (14th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Celtics, resulting in a difficult matchup for offensive effectiveness. The LA Clippers have played at the 7th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 15 games. The LA Clippers will likely suffer a drop-off in plays today from competing against the 4th-most lethargic tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Celtics). The Clippers have been the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).

Amir Coffey has tallied 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 more than he's tallied overall this season. The LA Clippers have played at the 7th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 15 games. The LA Clippers will likely suffer a drop-off in plays today from competing against the 4th-most lethargic tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Celtics). The Clippers have been the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games when they are at home, the other team has collected 13.4 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-highest in the league) vs. the Boston Celtics (maintaining possessions that can lead to extra chances for offense).

Norman Powell has made 2.6 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 more than he's converted from three over the course of the year. The Clippers have been the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. This year, opposing squads have averaged 109.8 points per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) against the Boston Celtics, designating this as a hard matchup for offensive performance. Norman Powell has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 13.3% higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year. This year, opposing squads have attempted 19.2 foul shots per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Boston Celtics, making it tough to get to the free-throw line.

With respect to shots from downtown, the Boston Celtics's subpar 33.6% rate of successful threes while on the road places 6th-weakest in the NBA this year. The matchup with Ivica Zubac lands in the 4th percentile for difficulty with the other team's starting Cs scoring only 4.5 baskets per game this year. The Celtics have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The Boston Celtics will likely see a decline in opportunities today from being pitted against the 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the LA Clippers). This year, their opposition has captured 11.4 offensive rebounds per game (8th-most in the NBA) vs. the Clippers (preserving possessions that can create more opportunities for offense).

Jrue Holiday has converted 48.0% of his three-point shots over the last 10 games, 8.7% more than he's converted from downtown in all games this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Jrue Holiday slots into the 92nd percentile for playing time, tallying a monstrous 34.5 minutes per game this year. The Boston Celtics check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). Jrue Holiday has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 14.6% more than he's made overall this year.

With respect to shots from downtown, the Boston Celtics's subpar 33.6% rate of successful threes while on the road places 6th-weakest in the NBA this year. The Celtics have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The Boston Celtics will likely see a decline in opportunities today from being pitted against the 7th-most lethargic pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the LA Clippers). This year, their opposition has captured 11.4 offensive rebounds per game (8th-most in the NBA) vs. the Clippers (preserving possessions that can create more opportunities for offense). Payton Pritchard will not enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road generally decreases player performance for all stats.

Among all players in the league, Ivica Zubac comes in at the 95th percentile for field goal effectiveness with a an excellent 64.4% rate this year. The Clippers have been the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup against the Celtics is a difficult one for shots from the field; opposing teams have shot for the 3rd-lowest Field Goal% in the NBA this year (44.7%). Ivica Zubac stands to get a boost in productivity across the board on account of enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.

James Harden has logged 22.6 points per game over the last 5 games, 5.2 higher than he's logged overall this season. James Harden has sunk 4.0 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 more than he's made from three overall this year. James Harden has averaged 33.6 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 88th percentile. The Clippers have been the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. This year, the other team's starting PGs have averaged 3.0 three-pointers per game (30th-most in the NBA) against the Celtics, resulting in a favorable matchup.

Derrick White has attempted 9.2 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.4 more than he's attempted in all games this season on the road. Among all players in the NBA, Derrick White registers in the 85th percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 32.5 minutes per game this year. The Boston Celtics check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). Derrick White has sunk 92.3% of his foul shots over the last 15 games, 7.8% higher than he's made in all games this year. Over the last 10 games, opposing starting SGs have attempted 3.3 foul shots per game (26th-most in the NBA) against the Clippers, easily managing to get to the foul line.

The Clippers have been the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. Terance Mann will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city usually boosts player performance for all stats.

Russell Westbrook has gone over 11.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.