Jalen Brunson has posted 9.4 assists per game over the last 5 games on his home court, 2.4 more than he's posted in all games this season at home.Out of all players in the league, Jalen Brunson measures in the 95th percentile for playing time, tallying a monstrous 35.3 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year.The New York Knicks will likely see a spike in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 10th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Houston Rockets).The New York Knicks check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).The Rockets have allowed the 8th-least offensive boards per game (10.4) in the league to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).
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