Compared to last season's 2.0 mark, Jalen Brunson's 3-pointers made have surged this season to 3.2 per game.Jalen Brunson has played 34.2 minutes per game while playing at home this year, putting him in the 91st percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league.The New York Knicks will likely get a boost in plays in this contest from facing the 3rd-speediest pace-of-play home team in the league this year (the Charlotte Hornets).The New York Knicks have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).The Charlotte Hornets have allowed the 5th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.6) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).
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