Out of all players in the league, DeMar DeRozan ranks in the 100th percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 37.7 minutes per game this year.The matchup against New York is a favorable one for three-point shots; when the Knicks are the visiting team, the other team's starting PFs have shot for the 2nd-highest three percentage in the NBA this year (47.7%).Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Chicago Bulls rank 4th-best in in the NBA while at home with 12.1 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.DeMar DeRozan is expected to see a spike in output in all stat categories as a result of enjoying the home court advantage in this matchup.
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