Julius Randle has tallied 5.1 assists per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 92nd percentile.Julius Randle has played 34.3 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year, ranking in the 94th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA.The Wizards have played at the 10th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Knicks.The New York Knicks check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).The Wizards have given up the 5th-least offensive rebounds per game (8.6) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).
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