Jalen Brunson has averaged 6.5 assists per game this year, ranking him in the 96th percentile -- one of the best in the league by this standard in recent games.Jalen Brunson has been on the court for 37.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.1 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the season.The New York Knicks rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing at home this year (which can also provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).The Knicks have played at the 8th-fastest pace-of-play in the league this year, which should lead to more possessions for the Pacers.Jalen Brunson will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court tends to boosts player production in all facets of the game.
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