Jalen Brunson has tallied 35.8 minutes per game on his home court this year, placing him in the 97th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the NBA.The Pacers have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which should boost plays for the New York Knicks.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games.Over the last 20 games when they are playing at home, opposing teams have collected 10.0 offensive boards per game (10th-fewest in the NBA) against the Pacers (minimizing possessions that could otherwise produce added chances for offense).Jalen Brunson will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city usually boosts player performance for all stats.
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