Jalen Brunson has put up 4.4 defensive boards per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's put up in all games this season.Jalen Brunson has averaged 35.3 minutes per game while on his home court this year, putting him in the 95th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league.The New York Knicks have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.The Knicks are expected to see a spike in opportunities today from being pitted against the 2nd-quickest pace offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Milwaukee Bucks).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 4thbest in in the NBA with 13.0 offensive rebounds per game this year.
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