Jalen Brunson has attempted 7.8 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's attempted overall this year.Among all players in the NBA, Jalen Brunson places in the 97th percentile for playing time, averaging a monstrous 36.1 minutes per game when playing on the road this year.This year, the opposition's starting PGs have shot 41.4% on 3-pointers (29th-highest in the NBA) against the Cavaliers, creating a favorable matchup.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.3 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.Over the last 25 games when they are the visiting squad, their opposition has secured 9.0 offensive boards per game (lowest in the league) against the Cavaliers (minimizing possessions that could otherwise spark added chances for offense).
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