Julius Randle has compiled a terrific 5.2 assists per game this season, a big improvement over his 4.1 assists per game last season.Among all players in the league, Julius Randle registers in the 88th percentile for playing time, totaling a massive 33.3 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year.Julius Randle has tallied a lowly 0.0 technical fouls per game this year, significantly lower than his 0.1 technicals per game last year.The Knicks are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 6th-most up-tempo tempo home offense in the NBA this year (the Hornets).The Knicks check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).
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