Brook Lopez has averaged 29.7 minutes per game away from home this year, placing him in the 75th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA.The speediest pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Bucks.The New York Knicks have played at the 9th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should increase opportunities for the Milwaukee Bucks.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks grade out 10thbest in in the NBA with 11.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.This year, the other team has snagged 10.2 offensive boards per game (5th-fewest in the league) vs. the Knicks (diminishing possessions that could otherwise spark further opportunities for offense).
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