This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged 4.8 3-point attempts per game (2nd-lowest in the league) vs. the New York Knicks, designating this as a hard matchup.The Knicks have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA away from their home city this year, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Chicago Bulls.The Bulls have been the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).
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