Denver @ Boston picks

Out of all players in the league, Zeke Nnaji lands in the 16th percentile for playing time, totaling just 9.3 minutes per game this year. Zeke Nnaji has accumulated 2.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 1.6 higher than he's accumulated in all games this year on the road. The Denver Nuggets rank as the least aggressive offense in the NBA this year when it comes to three-point attempts. This year, the opposition's starting PFs have notched 14.5 points per game (2nd-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Celtics, resulting in a challenging matchup for offensive productivity. The Celtics have played at the 2nd-most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to decrease possessions for the Nuggets.

Sam Hauser has made 55.3% of his 3-point attempts over the last 15 games, 14.4% more than he's sunk in all games this season. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 3rd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should increase opportunities for the Celtics. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create more chances for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics rank 10th-best in in the NBA when playing at home with 11.9 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. In contrast to last season's 90.9% mark, Sam Hauser's foul-shot performance has risen this season to 100.0%. This year when they are playing at home, opposing starting SFs have attempted 3.2 foul shots per game (10th-highest in the league) vs. the Nuggets, easily managing to get to the free-throw line.

Out of all players in the league, Zeke Nnaji lands in the 16th percentile for playing time, totaling just 9.3 minutes per game this year. Zeke Nnaji has accumulated 2.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 1.6 higher than he's accumulated in all games this year on the road. The Celtics have played at the 2nd-most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to decrease possessions for the Nuggets. Zeke Nnaji ought to see a decline in production in all stat categories on account of playing on the visting team in this contest.

Russell Westbrook has failed to make 7.2 shot attempts from the field per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 more than he's missed in all games this season. Russell Westbrook has accumulated 2.5 personal fouls per game when playing on the road this year, placing him in the 86th percentile -- among the league's most foul-prone. The Denver Nuggets rank as the least aggressive offense in the NBA this year when it comes to three-point attempts. The Celtics have played at the 2nd-most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to decrease possessions for the Nuggets. Russell Westbrook has attempted and missed 1.1 foul shots per game this season, a significant increase from his 0.7 rate last season.

The Denver Nuggets have played at the 3rd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should increase opportunities for the Celtics. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create more chances for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics rank 10th-best in in the NBA when playing at home with 11.9 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. Sam Hauser will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium tends to increase stat production in all stat categories.

The 2nd-least up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 10 games has been the Boston Celtics.

Sam Hauser has made 55.3% of his 3-point attempts over the last 15 games, 14.4% more than he's sunk in all games this season. Among all players in the NBA, Sam Hauser places in the 78th percentile for shot attempts from downtown with the home court advantage, putting up 5.2 per game this year. The Denver Nuggets have played at the 3rd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should increase opportunities for the Celtics. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create more chances for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics rank 10th-best in in the NBA when playing at home with 11.9 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. Sam Hauser will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium tends to increase stat production in all stat categories.

Zeke Nnaji has compiled 0.2 assists per game away from home this year, ranking in the 8th percentile -- among the league's worst in this category. Out of all players in the league, Zeke Nnaji lands in the 16th percentile for playing time, totaling just 9.3 minutes per game this year. Zeke Nnaji has accumulated 2.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 1.6 higher than he's accumulated in all games this year on the road. The Celtics have played at the 2nd-most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to decrease possessions for the Nuggets. Zeke Nnaji ought to see a decline in production in all stat categories on account of playing on the visting team in this contest.