Ben Sheppard has put up 0.3 offensive boards per game this year, ranking him among the worst players in the NBA by this metric: 16th percentile.The Indiana Pacers have played at the 6th-slowest tempo in the league over the last 5 games as the visting team.The Knicks have played at the most sluggish pace in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Pacers.Ben Sheppard will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home stadium generally reduces player production across the board.
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