The Positives with Boston at Chicago Matchup

Nikola Vucevic has averaged 33.9 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 91st percentile — some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.

The number of threes attempted against Luke Kornet has been quite high (2.3 per game) when on the road and guarding other starting Cs this year (90th percentile).

The Bulls have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Nikola Vucevic should get a boost in efficiency for all stats considering having the home court advantage in this game.

DeMar DeRozan has been on the court for 37.6 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 100th percentile.

This year when they are playing at home, the opposition’s starting PFs have averaged 5.3 3-point attempts per game (4th-most in the league) vs. the Boston Celtics, creating a positive matchup.

DeMar DeRozan will possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court usually increases player production across the board.

Nikola Vucevic has successfully made 9.1 shots made from the field per game over the last 15 games, 1.3 more than he’s made over the course of the year.

Ayo Dosunmu has converted 2.6 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 more than he’s converted from three over the course of the season.

Ayo Dosunmu has played 39.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 11.0 higher than he’s played over the course of the season.

The matchup against the Boston Celtics is a strong one for 3-point attempts; opposing starting SGs have totaled the 4th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA over the last 5 games (7.0).

Ayo Dosunmu will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city generally boosts stat production in all stat categories.

Jayson Tatum has totaled 27.0 points per game away from his home court this year, ranking him in the 98th percentile — among the NBA’s best in this category.

Jayson Tatum has converted 4.1 3-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 0.9 higher than he’s made from beyond the arc overall this season.

Out of all players in the NBA, Jayson Tatum rates in the 98th percentile for playing time, logging an enormous 35.8 minutes per game this year.

Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 5th-best in in the NBA with 12.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.

Jayson Tatum has attempted 7.8 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 higher than he’s attempted overall this year.

Alex Caruso has converted 3.0 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he’s made overall this season.

Alex Caruso has averaged 34.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.7 more than he’s averaged over the course of the year.

This year when they are playing at home, the opposition’s starting SFs have tallied 6.7 three attempts per game (most in the league) against the Celtics, designating this as a good matchup.

Alex Caruso ought to see a rise in output in all stat categories due to having the home court advantage in this contest.

Ayo Dosunmu has converted 9.0 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games, 4.4 more than he’s sunk in all games this season.

Ayo Dosunmu has sunk 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games at home, 21.3% more than he’s put through the net in all games this season on his home court.

Coby White has attempted 7.2 three-pointers per game this year, quite a bit more than his 4.6 rate last year.

Coby White has played 36.6 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 99th percentile.

The matchup vs. the Celtics is a good one for 3-pointers; the opposing team’s starting PGs have totaled the most threes per game in the NBA this year (3.0).

Coby White will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium usually raises player production for all stats.

Among all players in the NBA, DeMar DeRozan lands in the 94th percentile, registering a whopping 22.9 points per game on his home court this year.

DeMar DeRozan has attempted 10.4 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.8 more than he’s attempted in all games this year.

Alex Caruso has registered 14.6 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.7 more than he’s registered overall this season.

In comparison to last year’s 9.7 clip, Coby White’s points per game have surged this year to 19.4.

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Negative Aspects with Celtics vs Bulls Matchup this March 23rd

Nikola Vucevic has shot and missed 3.0 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this year, putting him among the worst players in the NBA by this standard: 79th percentile for misses .

Out of all players in the league, Nikola Vucevic registers in the 85th percentile for personal fouls, posting a massive 2.4 fouls per game while on his home court this year.

The Chicago Bulls rank as the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the league over the last 5 games while at home in regard to three-point attempts.

The 2nd-slowest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year has been the Chicago Bulls.

The Boston Celtics have played at the 4th-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games away from their home court, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Bulls.

The Bulls check in as the 8th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA when playing at home this year.

The matchup vs. the Chicago Bulls is a difficult one for 3-point shots; opposing starting SFs have posted the lowest 3-point rate in the league this year (23.9%).

The Boston Celtics have played at the 4th-slowest tempo in the league over the last 10 games on the road.

The Boston Celtics are expected to see a decline in opportunities today from being pitted against the 2nd-slowest pace-of-play offense in the league this year (the Bulls).

Jayson Tatum will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road usually worsens stat production for all stats.

Alex Caruso has been called for 3.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he’s been called for over the course of the season.

The matchup vs. Boston is a hard one for field goals; when the Celtics are the visiting squad, the opposition’s starting SGs have shot for the 4th-lowest Field Goal% in the NBA this year (38.1%).

The matchup vs. the Celtics is a challenging one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition’s starting SGs have attempted a measly 2.0 free throws per game this year (6th-least in the NBA).

Among all players in the league, Coby White slots into the 84th percentile for personal fouls, posting an enormous 2.4 fouls per game this year.

The matchup vs. the Boston Celtics is a difficult one; they have allowed the 2nd-least points per game in the league to the opposition’s starting PFs this year (14.5).

This year when they are at home, the opposition’s starting PFs have attempted 3.1 foul shots per game (8th-lowest in the league) vs. the Celtics, struggling to get to the free-throw line.

Over the last 5 games when they have the home court advantage, the opposing team’s starting SFs have attempted 1.5 foul shots per game (5th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Celtics, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.

The matchup against the Celtics is a tough one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team’s starting PGs have attempted just 2.3 foul shots per game this year (least in the NBA).

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