Julius Randle has totaled a whopping 5.2 assists per game this year, significantly higher than his 4.1 assists per game last year.Julius Randle has played 33.4 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 88th percentile.In contrast to last season's 0.1 rate, Julius Randle's technical fouls have diminished this season to 0.0 per game.The Knicks are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the 4th-most up-tempo tempo home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Pistons).The Knicks rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).
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