The Knicks are expected to see a rise in plays today from squaring off against the 8th-speediest pace-of-play visiting team in the league over the last 20 games (the Orlando Magic).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about further chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 13thbest in in the NBA while at home with 13.1 offensive boards per game this year.The Magic have given up the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (9.4) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).Josh Hart will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium generally raises stat production in all stat categories.
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