The matchup against New York is a good one for attempts from downtown; when the Knicks are at home, opposing starting SGs have totaled the 27th-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (7.1).The New Orleans Pelicans rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).When playing at home, the Knicks have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (8.1) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
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