Boston @ Brooklyn picks

Ziaire Williams has attempted 6.6 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Ziaire Williams has played 29.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.1 higher than he's played overall this year. The matchup vs. Boston is a strong one for 3-point attempts; when the Celtics are away from home, opposing starting SFs have averaged the most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.7). The Brooklyn Nets rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). Ziaire Williams has made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 18.1% higher than he's sunk overall this year.

Ziaire Williams has played 29.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.1 higher than he's played overall this year. The Brooklyn Nets rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). Ziaire Williams will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court usually raises stat production across the board.

Sam Hauser has sunk 56.1% of his 3-point attempts over the last 15 games on the road, 10.0% higher than he's sunk in all games this season when playing away from home. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 19.5 points per game (most in the NBA) vs. the Brooklyn Nets, labeling this as a strong matchup for offensive output. The Celtics check in as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). Sam Hauser has made a terrific 100.0% of his foul shots this year, significantly higher than his 90.9 mark last year. This year, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 3.9 free throws per game (3rd-most in the league) vs. the Nets, finding it easy to get to the free-throw line.