Bilal Coulibaly has totaled 4.8 defensive boards per game over the last 5 games when playing on the road, 1.2 more than he's totaled in all games this season on the road.The quickest pace-of-play road team in the league this year has been the Washington Wizards.The Knicks have given up the least offensive boards per game (8.6) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).Bilal Coulibaly will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court generally boosts player production in all stat categories.
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