Ben Sheppard has averaged 14.0 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 4.5 lower than he's averaged overall this year.The Pacers will likely suffer a reduction in plays in this contest from competing against the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo visiting team in the NBA this year (the Knicks).Offensive rebounds continue possession and generate more chances for scoring and assists, but the Pacers rank 1stworst in in the league with only 7.0 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.
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