Jakob Poeltl has totaled 2.0 blocks per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 higher than he's totaled in all games this season.Out of all players in the league, Jakob Poeltl places in the 82nd percentile for playing time, posting a monstrous 31.3 minutes per game this year.The Raptors have played at the 6th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.The New York Knicks have played at the 7th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Raptors.Jakob Poeltl will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home tends to raise player performance in all stat categories.
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