The Knicks are expected to see an increase in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-quickest tempo road team in the league this year (the Hawks).Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 14thbest in in the league while on their home court with 14.2 offensive boards per game this year.When playing on the road, the Atlanta Hawks have given up the 5th-least offensive rebounds per game (8.8) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).
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