Isaiah Hartenstein has posted a terrific 2.5 offensive rebounds per game this season, a big improvement over his 1.7 offensive rebounds per game last season.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 13thbest in in the NBA while on their home court with 12.6 offensive boards per game this year.This year, opposing squads have come down with 9.8 offensive rebounds per game (7th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics (minimizing possessions that could otherwise create added chances for offense).Isaiah Hartenstein will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage tends to boosts player performance across the board.
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