Julius Randle has compiled 5.6 assists per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's compiled over the course of the year.Julius Randle has been on the court for 35.1 minutes per game while playing at home this year, ranking in the 94th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA.The New York Knicks will likely see a spike in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 10th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Houston Rockets).The New York Knicks check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).The Rockets have allowed the 8th-least offensive boards per game (10.4) in the league to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).
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