Isaiah Hartenstein has averaged a whopping 5.1 defensive boards per game this season, significantly higher than his 3.8 defensive boards per game last season.Relative to last year's 19.9 rate, Isaiah Hartenstein's playing time has increased this year to 24.9 minutes per game.The Sacramento Kings have played at the 10th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games away from their home city, which ought to raise possessions for the New York Knicks.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in further chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out best in in the league with 12.8 offensive boards per game this year.Isaiah Hartenstein will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium generally raises player production across the board.
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