As it relates to shooting, the Knicks's poor 110.0 points per game ranks 7th-worst in the league over the last 5 games.Over the last 5 games when they are on their home court, opposing clubs have shot 49.4% on field goals (8th-highest in the league) vs. the Nuggets, resulting in a strong matchup.The Knicks have played at the most sluggish tempo in the league while at home this year.The Denver Nuggets have played at the slowest tempo in the league over the last 10 games away from their home city, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the Knicks.Over the last 24 games when they are playing at home, opposing squads have attempted 22.9 free throws per game (3rd-highest in the league) against the Nuggets, making it fairly effortless to get to the charity stripe.
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