Josh Hart has averaged a lowly 2.7 assists per game this season, a significant dropoff from his 3.6 assists per game last season.The Knicks have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the league this year.The New York Knicks are expected to see a decline in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 3rd-most sluggish pace home team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Suns).Away from their home court, the Suns have allowed the 3rd-most offensive boards per game (11.8) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).
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