The matchup vs. Charlotte is a good one; when the Charlotte Hornets are at home, they have given up the 25th-most points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting SFs over the last 24 games (16.4).The Knicks rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).The Hornets have given up the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (9.2) in the league to opposing squads over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).Josh Hart has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 15.7% more than he's put through the net overall this year.This year, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 4.5 foul shots per game (30th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Charlotte Hornets, easily managing to draw fouls.
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