The New York Knicks have been the 5th-lowest scoring offense in the league this year.The New York Knicks have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace in the NBA while playing on the road this year.Playing at home, the Lakers have given up the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.4) in the league to opposing squads over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).This matchup is a favorable one for getting to the free throw line; when the Lakers are on their home court, opposing teams have attempted a monstrous 23.9 free throws per game this year (4th-most in the league).
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