Collin Sexton has attempted 4.1 three-pointers per game this season, significantly higher than his 2.8 rate last season.This year when they are the visiting team, the opposition's starting SGs have averaged 2.7 three-pointers per game (30th-most in the NBA) against the New York Knicks, identifying this as a strong matchup.Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to further chances for scoring and assists, and the Utah Jazz rank 14thbest in in the NBA as the home team with 13.8 offensive rebounds per game this year.This year when they are the visiting team, the other team has nabbed 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Knicks (turning over possessions that could otherwise lead to extra chances for offense).Collin Sexton will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage tends to increase stat production in all stat categories.
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