Los Angeles @ Boston props

Dorian Finney-Smith has sunk 1.8 shots from downtown per game this year, ranking him in the 79th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Dorian Finney-Smith has tallied 33.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.7 more than he's tallied in all games this year. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers grade out 7th-best in in the NBA with 13.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Dorian Finney-Smith has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 10 games on the road, 30.1% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the year away from his home court. This year when they are away from home, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 3.9 foul shots per game (8th-most in the NBA) against the Boston Celtics, succeeding in their efforts to draw fouls.

Jayson Tatum has committed 3.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games playing at home, 0.8 more than he's committed overall this year at home. The Celtics have played at the most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Celtics are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this game from facing the 4th-slowest pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Los Angeles Lakers). As a team, the Boston Celtics have been quite unsuccesful at drawing fouls recently: worst in the NBA over the last 25 games, drawing a lowly 18.0 foul shots per game. Over the last 15 games, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 2.2 free throws per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, finding it difficult to get to the foul line.

The Lakers rank as the 4th-least aggressive offense in the NBA while playing away from home this year in regard to shot attempts from beyond the arc. The Lakers have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The Celtics have played at the most lethargic pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should decrease opportunities for the Lakers. Over the last 10 games when they are on the road, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 2.6 free throws per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics, finding it difficult to draw fouls. LeBron James should suffer a drop-off in performance in all stat categories due to playing on the visting team in this game.

Jarred Vanderbilt has converted 53.2% of his field goals over the last 13 games on the road, 10.4% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this season when playing on the road. Jarred Vanderbilt has successfully made 66.7% of his 3-point attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 26.7% higher than he's converted from three overall this season without the home court advantage. The faceoff with Al Horford ranks in the 93rd percentile with the other side's starting Cs burying a colossal 43.8% of their attempts from beyond the arc this year when they are on the road. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers grade out 7th-best in in the NBA with 13.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

This year when they are on their home court, opposing starting PGs have tallied 5.3 three attempts per game (5th-fewest in the league) vs. the Lakers, branding this as a tough matchup. The Celtics have played at the most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Celtics are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this game from facing the 4th-slowest pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Los Angeles Lakers). As a team, the Boston Celtics have been quite unsuccesful at drawing fouls recently: worst in the NBA over the last 25 games, drawing a lowly 18.0 foul shots per game.

Out of all players in the league, Jrue Holiday comes in at the 79th percentile for 3-point attempts, tallying 5.0 per game this year. Jrue Holiday has tallied 30.3 minutes per game while at home this year, placing him in the 77th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. The Celtics have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists). Jrue Holiday has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 11.9% higher than he's sunk in all games this season. Jrue Holiday stands to see an increase in production across the board on account of having the home court advantage in this matchup.

The clash with Jarred Vanderbilt comes in at the 3rd percentile for difficulty with the other team's starting Cs averaging a mere 9.9 points per game this year. The Celtics have played at the most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Celtics are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this game from facing the 4th-slowest pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Los Angeles Lakers). As a team, the Boston Celtics have been quite unsuccesful at drawing fouls recently: worst in the NBA over the last 25 games, drawing a lowly 18.0 foul shots per game.

Among all players in the league, Jaylen Brown rates in the 86th percentile for personal fouls, logging a massive 2.5 fouls per game at home this year. The Celtics have played at the most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Celtics are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this game from facing the 4th-slowest pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Los Angeles Lakers). As a team, the Boston Celtics have been quite unsuccesful at drawing fouls recently: worst in the NBA over the last 25 games, drawing a lowly 18.0 foul shots per game. Over the last 15 games, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 1.9 free throws per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Lakers, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.

Jaxson Hayes has been on the court for 26.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.4 higher than he's been on the court for in all games this year. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers grade out 7th-best in in the NBA with 13.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

Payton Pritchard has sunk 4.8 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 higher than he's converted in all games this season. The Celtics have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists). Payton Pritchard has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 12.3% higher than he's sunk in all games this season. Payton Pritchard is expected to see an increase in effectiveness for all stats in light of possessing the home court advantage in this matchup.

Austin Reaves has notched 23.4 points per game over the last 5 games while playing on the road, 5.1 higher than he's notched in all games this season on the road. Austin Reaves has attempted 7.0 treys per game this year, putting him in the 93rd percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the NBA, Austin Reaves measures in the 93rd percentile for playing time, registering a whopping 34.3 minutes per game this year. This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting SGs have averaged 6.8 three attempts per game (4th-most in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics, resulting in a strong matchup. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers grade out 7th-best in in the NBA with 13.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

Kristaps Porzingis has made 57.4% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games at home, 8.2% more than he's sunk overall this season while on his home court. Kristaps Porzingis has sunk 2.4 shots from downtown per game this year, ranking him in the 91st percentile among all players in the league. Kristaps Porzingis has averaged 29.0 minutes per game while playing at home this year, ranking him in the 75th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. The Celtics have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists). Kristaps Porzingis has attempted 4.4 free throws per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking in the 91st percentile out of all players in the NBA.

Luka Doncic has attempted 9.5 treys per game away from home this year, putting him in the 98th percentile among all players in the league. Among all players in the NBA, Luka Doncic rates in the 94th percentile for playing time, tallying a monstrous 34.8 minutes per game this year. This year, the other team's starting PGs have totaled 3.0 3-pointers per game (most in the league) vs. the Boston Celtics, designating this as a strong matchup. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers grade out 7th-best in in the NBA with 13.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Luka Doncic has attempted 11.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 3.8 more than he's attempted in all games this season.

Luke Kornet has gone over 4.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Sam Hauser has gone over 6.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Gabe Vincent has gone over 5.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Dalton Knecht has gone over 6.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.