The matchup against New York is a good one for threes; when the New York Knicks are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting PFs have put up the 29th-highest 3-point rate in the league this year (47.7%).The Knicks have played at the 9th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games on the road, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Nets.The Brooklyn Nets check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing squads have brought down 9.5 offensive boards per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks (shortening possessions that could otherwise result in more chances for offense).Dorian Finney-Smith has made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games at home, 25.0% higher than he's sunk overall this year while playing at home.
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