New York @ Boston picks

Out of all players in the NBA, Karl-Anthony Towns lands in the 99th percentile for personal fouls, tallying a massive 3.3 fouls per game since the start of last season. The most lethargic tempo team in the league since the start of last season has been the New York Knicks. The Boston Celtics have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the league since the start of last season, which should decrease opportunities for the New York Knicks. Karl-Anthony Towns will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing while traveling generally decreases player production across the board.

The Knicks rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). Out of all players in the league, Miles McBride registers in the 88th percentile for foul-shot ability with an outstanding 86.7% rate since the start of last season.

Jaylen Brown has accumulated 2.7 personal fouls per game since the start of last season, ranking him as one of the highest-fouling players in the league (91st percentile). The 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the league since the start of last season has been the Boston Celtics. The New York Knicks have played at the slowest pace-of-play in the NBA since the start of last season, which should decrease possessions for the Celtics. When it comes to getting to the charity stripe, the Celtics's unimpressive 20.0 foul shots per game comes in as the 6th-worst in the league since the start of last season. Over the last 10 games when they are playing at home, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 2.5 foul shots per game (7th-lowest in the NBA) against the Knicks, finding it difficult to get to the foul line.