Since the start of last season when they are away from home, the other team's starting SGs have averaged 37.1% on threes (23rd-highest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks, designating this as a favorable matchup.The 3rd-quickest pace-of-play home offense in the NBA this year has been the Charlotte Hornets.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in added chances for scoring and assists, and the Hornets grade out 11thbest in in the league when playing away from home with 13.1 offensive boards per game this year.While at home, the Knicks have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (8.4) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).Brandon Miller will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage tends to raise stat production for all stats.
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