This matchup is a hard one for 3-point attempts; when the Kings have the home court advantage, opposing clubs have totaled the 9th-least 3-point attempts per game in the league against them this year (33.2).The Kings have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 10 games in their home city, which ought to increase plays for the Knicks.The New York Knicks rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).The matchup against the Kings may be a tough one for drawing fouls; their opposition have attempted a mere 20.2 free throws per game over the last 25 games (2nd-least in the league).
|