Jalen Brunson has tallied 0.1 technical fouls per game when playing away from home this year, placing him in the 76th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone when it comes to getting T'ed up.The matchup against Phoenix is a tough one for three-point shots; when the Phoenix Suns are away from home, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged the 14th-least 3-point shots per game in the NBA this year (1.7).The Knicks have played at the 2nd-most lethargic tempo in the NBA with the home court advantage this year.The Phoenix Suns have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games away from their home stadium, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Knicks.Without the home court advantage, the Phoenix Suns have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.0) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists).
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