Jalen Brunson has totaled 8.4 assists per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 more than he's totaled overall this year.Out of all players in the NBA, Jalen Brunson registers in the 96th percentile for playing time, logging a monstrous 35.3 minutes per game when playing at home this year.The Chicago Bulls have played at the 8th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games away from their home city, which ought to boost opportunities for the New York Knicks.The New York Knicks have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists).Jalen Brunson stands to see a spike in efficiency in all stat categories as a result of owning the home court advantage in this contest.
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