Boston @ Brooklyn Picks & Props

With respect to scoring, the Boston Celtics's superb 121.0 points per game when playing on the road settles in as the 3rd-strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The rate of three-point shots hit against Nic Claxton has been quite high (78.3%) when he is on his home court and matched up against fellow starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The 7th-fastest tempo visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Boston Celtics. The number of fouls drawn by other starting Cs vs. Nic Claxton has been very high this year (5.2 foul shot attempts per game when they are on the visiting team: 91st percentile).

The slowest pace offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Nets. The Brooklyn Nets rank as the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. the Boston Celtics is a hard one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a measly 2.3 foul shots per game this year (least in the NBA).

The Brooklyn Nets rank as the 10th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games on their home court. The Celtics have played at the 7th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games away from their home city, which ought to raise possessions for the Nets. Noah Clowney stands to see a rise in output across the board considering having the home court advantage in this contest.

The Brooklyn Nets rank as the 10th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games on their home court. This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting SFs have tallied 6.7 three attempts per game (most in the NBA) against the Celtics, labeling this as a positive matchup. The Celtics have played at the 7th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games away from their home city, which ought to raise possessions for the Nets. Out of all players in the NBA, Ziaire Williams registers in the 100th percentile for free-throw effectiveness on his home court with an excellent 100.0% rate this year. Ziaire Williams figures to see a spike in efficiency in all facets of the game due to having the home court advantage in this matchup.

Among all players in the NBA, Jaylen Brown places in the 80th percentile for personal fouls, putting up a whopping 2.6 fouls per game away from home this year. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the slowest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Celtics. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Celtics rank 6thworst in in the league with only 8.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Relative to last season's 1.4 clip, Jaylen Brown's off the mark foul shot attempts have spiked this season to 1.8 per game. Jaylen Brown figures to suffer a reduction in efficiency in all stat categories in light of being on the road in this game.

Nic Claxton has successfully made 62.9% of his shots from the field this year, ranking him in the 94th percentile out of all players in the league. The Brooklyn Nets rank as the 10th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games on their home court. The Celtics have played at the 7th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games away from their home city, which ought to raise possessions for the Nets. Nic Claxton has attempted 4.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. Nic Claxton will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium tends to raise player performance in all facets of the game.

This year, opposing starting PFs have averaged 14.6 points per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Brooklyn Nets, creating a tough matchup for offensive performance. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the slowest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Celtics. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Celtics rank 6thworst in in the league with only 8.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Jayson Tatum will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on the road generally lowers player performance for all stats.

Derrick White has accumulated 2.6 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most foul-prone players in the league (75th percentile). The Brooklyn Nets have played at the slowest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Celtics. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Celtics rank 6thworst in in the league with only 8.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. This year when they are the visiting team, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 2.5 free throws per game (3rd-lowest in the league) vs. the Nets, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line. Derrick White will not have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court generally decreases player production for all stats.

Cam Thomas has attempted 7.6 three-point shots per game this year, significantly higher than his 6.0 rate last year. Cam Thomas has been on the court for 34.5 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 87th percentile. The Brooklyn Nets rank as the 10th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games on their home court. The Celtics have played at the 7th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games away from their home city, which ought to raise possessions for the Nets. Out of all players in the NBA, Cam Thomas ranks in the 97th percentile for free throws scored, tallying a whopping 5.6 per game this year.

With respect to scoring, the Boston Celtics's superb 121.0 points per game when playing on the road settles in as the 3rd-strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. the Brooklyn Nets is a positive one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; the opposition's starting SGs have totaled the 2nd-most three attempts per game in the league this year (6.2). The 7th-fastest tempo visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Boston Celtics. Jrue Holiday has sunk 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 18.8% more than he's put through the hoop overall this year.

Dorian Finney-Smith has sunk 44.2% of his attempts from downtown over the last 5 games, 8.9% more than he's converted from three over the course of the year. The Brooklyn Nets rank as the 10th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games on their home court. The Celtics have played at the 7th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games away from their home city, which ought to raise possessions for the Nets. Dorian Finney-Smith has made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 22.7% more than he's sunk overall this year. Dorian Finney-Smith will likely see an increase in output for all stats in light of possessing the home court advantage in this contest.

Cameron Johnson has converted 7.2 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he's put through the net overall this year. Out of all players in the league, Cameron Johnson lands in the 93rd percentile for 3-point attempts, logging 8.0 per game this year. Cameron Johnson has tallied 33.4 minutes per game on his home court this year, putting him in the 84th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. The Brooklyn Nets rank as the 10th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games on their home court. The Celtics have played at the 7th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games away from their home city, which ought to raise possessions for the Nets.

Compared to last season's 4.4 mark, Payton Pritchard's shot attempts from downtown have jumped this season to 9.0 per game. With respect to scoring, the Boston Celtics's superb 121.0 points per game when playing on the road settles in as the 3rd-strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 7th-fastest tempo visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Boston Celtics. Among all players in the NBA, Payton Pritchard registers in the 84th percentile for foul-shot effectiveness without the home court advantage with a stellar 96.7% rate this year.

Jalen Wilson has gone over 7.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.

Sam Hauser has gone over 6.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Keon Johnson has gone over 6.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.