In regard to shooting, the Portland Trail Blazers's poor 107.6 points per game as the road team measures as the fewest in the league this year.The matchup vs. New York is a tough one for three-point shots; when the Knicks are at home, the opposing team's starting PFs have posted the 15th-lowest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (18.6%).The Trail Blazers are expected to experience a decrease in plays today from facing the most lethargic tempo home team in the NBA this year (the New York Knicks).This year when they are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 2.6 free throws per game (11th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Knicks, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.Jerami Grant will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing while traveling generally worsens stat production in all stat categories.
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