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The matchup vs. Washington is a positive one; when the Wizards are playing at home, they have given up the 4th-most points per game in the league to the other team's starting PGs this year (21.8).The New York Knicks are expected to see a spike in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 2nd-most up-tempo pace home offense in the NBA this year (the Washington Wizards).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in added chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks rank 2nd-best in in the NBA with 14.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.The matchup against Washington is a favorable one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting PGs have attempted a colossal 4.7 free throws per game this year when the Washington Wizards have the home court advantage (4th-most in the league).
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