Out of all players in the league, Josh Hart ranks in the 75th percentile for playing time, registering a monstrous 28.7 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 13thbest in in the NBA while on their home court with 12.6 offensive boards per game this year.This year, opposing squads have come down with 9.8 offensive rebounds per game (7th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics (minimizing possessions that could otherwise create added chances for offense).This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing clubs have attempted 20.8 foul shots per game (2nd-fewest in the league) vs. the Boston Celtics, facing an uphill battle to get to the foul line.Josh Hart is expected to see a rise in effectiveness in all stat categories in light of possessing the home court advantage in this game.
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