Jalen Brunson has put up a measly 4.9 assists per game this season, significantly less than his 6.1 assists per game last season.Jalen Brunson has committed 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, significantly more than his 0.0 technicals per game last year.The Knicks have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the league this year.The New York Knicks are expected to see a decline in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 3rd-most sluggish pace home team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Suns).Away from their home court, the Suns have allowed the 3rd-most offensive boards per game (11.8) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).
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