The Knicks have played at the most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA with the home court advantage this year, which ought to decrease plays for the Indiana Pacers.As a team, the Pacers have been lousy at getting to the charity stripe recently: worst in the NBA over the last 5 games, tallying a measly 17.6 foul shots per game.Over the last 10 games when they are the visiting team, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 1.9 free throws per game (11th-fewest in the league) vs. the Knicks, struggling to get to the free-throw line.Buddy Hield will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home stadium usually worsens player production in all stat categories.
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