Jalen Brunson has averaged 7.4 assists per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the league by this metric: 98th percentile.Jalen Brunson has been on the court for 33.9 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 92nd percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league.The Knicks are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from being pitted against the most up-tempo tempo team in the league this year (the Memphis Grizzlies).The Knicks rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).Jalen Brunson will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city tends to improve stat production across the board.
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