Jalen Brunson has posted 0.2 blocks per game since the start of last season, ranking him among the worst players in the league by this standard: 22nd percentile.The Knicks have played at the slowest pace-of-play in the league this year.The Detroit Pistons have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Knicks.Jalen Brunson will not enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court tends to reduce stat production in all facets of the game.
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