Indiana @ Boston Picks & Props

Sam Hauser has attempted 5.4 three-point shots per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 3.8 mark last year. The Pacers have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games without the home court advantage, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Boston Celtics. The Boston Celtics rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). The Pacers have given up the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (8.6) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). Sam Hauser has made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 10 games, 16.7% more than he's put through the net over the course of the year.

Jalen Smith has converted an impressive 67.1% of his shots from the field this season, quite a bit more than his 45.9 mark last season. Compared to last season's 25.4% clip, Jalen Smith's three-point prowess has spiked this season to 54.4%. This matchup is a tough one for scoring; when the Celtics are at home, the other team has posted the 2nd-lowest field goal percentage in the NBA against them this year (44.6%). The speediest tempo away team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Indiana Pacers. Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, and the Indiana Pacers grade out 3rdbest in in the league with 13.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.

Derrick White has successfully made a whopping 2.7 three-pointers per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 2.0 rate last year. Among all players in the league, Derrick White lands in the 84th percentile for playing time, totaling a monstrous 32.0 minutes per game while at home this year. The Pacers have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games without the home court advantage, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Boston Celtics. The Boston Celtics rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). The Pacers have given up the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (8.6) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the league, Payton Pritchard comes in at the 81st percentile for 3-point proficiency with a an exceptional 39.6% rate this year. The Pacers have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games without the home court advantage, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Boston Celtics. The Boston Celtics rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). The Pacers have given up the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (8.6) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). Payton Pritchard has successfully made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 20.2% higher than he's made in all games this year.

Among all players in the NBA, Aaron Nesmith slots into the 86th percentile for 3-point performance on the road with a an impressive 42.2% rate this year. Aaron Nesmith has been on the court for 32.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.8 more than he's been on the court for over the course of the year. The matchup vs. the Celtics is a good one for three-point attempts; opposing starting SFs have tallied the 29th-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (5.8). The speediest tempo away team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Indiana Pacers. Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, and the Indiana Pacers grade out 3rdbest in in the league with 13.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.

Kristaps Porzingis has made 3.2 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 more than he's converted from three over the course of the year. Kristaps Porzingis has tallied 29.9 minutes per game at home this year, ranking him in the 76th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The number of field goal attempts against Myles Turner has been remarkably high (12.1 per game) when on the visiting team and facing other starting Cs this year (97th percentile). The Pacers have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games without the home court advantage, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Boston Celtics. The Boston Celtics rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the NBA, Myles Turner registers in the 83rd percentile, compiling a whopping 16.2 points per game while playing on the road this year. Myles Turner has sunk 2.0 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 more than he's converted from beyond the arc over the course of the year. This matchup is a tough one for scoring; when the Celtics are at home, the other team has posted the 2nd-lowest field goal percentage in the NBA against them this year (44.6%). The number of three-pointers attempted against Kristaps Porzingis has been very high (2.4 per game) when facing fellow starting Cs this year (90th percentile). The speediest tempo away team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Indiana Pacers.

Compared to last season's 15.7 mark, Obi Toppin's playing time has surged this season to 23.3 minutes per game. This matchup is a tough one for scoring; when the Celtics are at home, the other team has posted the 2nd-lowest field goal percentage in the NBA against them this year (44.6%). The speediest tempo away team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Indiana Pacers. Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, and the Indiana Pacers grade out 3rdbest in in the league with 13.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. This year, opposing squads have attempted 19.0 free throws per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Celtics, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line.

Buddy Hield has put up 15.6 points per game over the last 5 games when playing on the road, 3.9 more than he's put up overall this season on the road. Buddy Hield has successfully made 3.5 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 10 games on the road, 0.9 more than he's made from 3-point range over the course of the year when playing on the road. Over the last 20 games, the other team has shot 31.1% on threes (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics, identifying this as a tough matchup. This year when they are away from home, opposing starting SGs have tallied 6.8 three attempts per game (27th-most in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics, branding this as a good matchup. The speediest tempo away team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Indiana Pacers.

Out of all players in the NBA, Pascal Siakam comes in at the 92nd percentile, averaging a monstrous 21.6 points per game when playing away from home this year. Pascal Siakam has sunk 49.7% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 15 games, 19.6% more than he's converted in all games this year. Pascal Siakam has tallied 34.4 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 93rd percentile. The speediest tempo away team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Indiana Pacers. Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, and the Indiana Pacers grade out 3rdbest in in the league with 13.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.

Jrue Holiday has attempted 6.2 3-point shots per game over the last 10 games, 1.3 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Jrue Holiday has tallied 32.7 minutes per game playing at home this year, ranking in the 87th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have notched 19.0 points per game (30th-most in the NBA) vs. the Pacers, identifying this as a good matchup for offensive effectiveness. The Pacers have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games without the home court advantage, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Boston Celtics. The Boston Celtics rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).

Jaylen Brown has shot and missed 3.8 shots from downtown per game this season, significantly lower than his 4.6 mark last season. Among all players in the league, Jaylen Brown slots into the 88th percentile for playing time, posting a monstrous 33.0 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year. The Pacers have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games without the home court advantage, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Boston Celtics. The Boston Celtics rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists). The Pacers have given up the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (8.6) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jayson Tatum has tallied 0.2 technical fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-whistled players in the NBA when it comes to technicals (98th percentile). The matchup against the Indiana Pacers is a tough one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; the other team's starting PFs have tallied the 15th-least three attempts per game in the NBA this year (2.5). The 4th-least up-tempo pace home team in the league over the last 20 games has been the Boston Celtics. Jayson Tatum has converted a mere 5.9 free throws per game this season, significantly lower than his 6.9 mark last season.

Tyrese Haliburton has successfully made 3.3 3-point shots per game this year, ranking in the 98th percentile out of all players in the league. Among all players in the NBA, Tyrese Haliburton ranks in the 90th percentile for playing time, posting a colossal 33.5 minutes per game this year. Tyrese Haliburton has accumulated 1.1 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the least lowest-fouling players in the NBA (20th percentile). The matchup against the Celtics is a positive one for three-point shots; the other team's starting PGs have averaged the 30th-most shots from behind the three-point arc per game in the league this year (3.0). The speediest tempo away team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Indiana Pacers.

Andrew Nembhard has gone over 8.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.