Jalen Brunson has averaged 1.1 steals per game this year, ranking in the 90th percentile -- among the hottest players in the NBA by this metric in recent games.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).Jalen Brunson will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage generally improves player performance for all stats.
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