This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting SGs have tallied 1.4 three-pointers per game (15th-lowest in the league) vs. the Phoenix Suns, branding this as a challenging matchup.The Knicks have played at the 2nd-most lethargic tempo in the NBA with the home court advantage this year.The Phoenix Suns have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games away from their home stadium, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Knicks.Without the home court advantage, the Phoenix Suns have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.0) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists).Donte DiVincenzo will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage tends to lower player performance for all stats.
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