Jose Alvarado has totaled 1.1 defensive rebounds per game without the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 18th percentile -- among the worst in the NBA by this standard.Jose Alvarado has averaged 3.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.9 higher than he's averaged overall this season.The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 6th-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games.The Knicks have played at the 5th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which should lead to fewer possessions for the Pelicans.Jose Alvarado will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court tends to lowers stat production in all stat categories.
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