Jalen Brunson has averaged an impressive 6.1 assists per game this season, a significant increase from his 4.6 assists per game last season.Jalen Brunson has played 42.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games without the home court advantage, core.FORMAT(ABS(DIFF_RATE),1) higher than he's played overall this season on the road.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).Jalen Brunson will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city generally raises player production in all stat categories.
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