Jalen Brunson has averaged 8.0 assists per game over the last 10 games, 1.5 more than he's averaged overall this year.Among all players in the NBA, Jalen Brunson comes in at the 96th percentile for playing time, posting a massive 35.7 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year.The New York Knicks rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists).Over the last 5 games when they are playing at home, opposing teams have nabbed 8.6 offensive boards per game (5th-fewest in the NBA) against the Nuggets (diminishing possessions that could otherwise bring about more opportunities for offense).Jalen Brunson should see a rise in output for all stats in light of owning the home court advantage in this matchup.
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