Jalen Brunson has tallied 7.4 assists per game this year, ranking in the 98th percentile -- among the best in the NBA by this standard recently.Jalen Brunson has played 35.5 minutes per game while playing at home this year, putting him in the 96th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.The Knicks are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this game from competing against the 6th-most up-tempo pace visiting team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Indiana Pacers).The Knicks check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).Jalen Brunson ought to get a boost in production for all stats on account of enjoying the home court advantage in this game.
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