Jakob Poeltl has been called for a mere 2.3 personal fouls per game this season, quite a bit lower than his 3.5 fouls per game last season.The Raptors have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA as the road team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).The New York Knicks have allowed the least offensive boards per game (7.3) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).Jakob Poeltl figures to see a rise in performance for all stats in light of possessing the home court advantage in this matchup.
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