Relative to last season's 0.0 clip, Jalen Brunson's technical fouls have spiked this season to 0.2 per game.The matchup against Minnesota is a hard one for three-pointers; when the Minnesota Timberwolves are at home, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged the 11th-least three-pointers per game in the NBA since the start of last season (1.7).The least up-tempo tempo away offense in the NBA this year has been the New York Knicks.This year, opposing teams have come down with 12.0 offensive boards per game (6th-most in the league) against the Minnesota Timberwolves (lengthening possessions that can create bonus opportunities for offense).Jalen Brunson will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road generally worsens player production in all facets of the game.
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