This year when they are on their home court, the opposing team's starting PGs have posted 12.2 points per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Suns, resulting in a hard matchup for offensive output.The 5th-most sluggish pace-of-play offense in the league this year has been the Knicks.The New York Knicks are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the slowest tempo road team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Suns).Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, but the New York Knicks grade out 10thworst in in the league at home with a mere 10.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.This year when they are at home, the other team's starting PGs have attempted 2.1 foul shots per game (2nd-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Phoenix Suns, finding it difficult to get to the foul line.
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