Relative to last season's 2.0 rate, Jalen Brunson's 3-pointers sunk have surged this season to 2.8 per game.Out of all players in the league, Jalen Brunson measures in the 95th percentile for playing time, tallying a monstrous 35.3 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year.The matchup against Houston is a favorable one for 3-pointers; when the Houston Rockets are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged the 21st-most shots from downtown per game in the NBA this year (2.3).The New York Knicks will likely see a spike in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 10th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Houston Rockets).The New York Knicks check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).
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