Julius Randle has put up 8.0 defensive boards per game while playing at home since the start of last season, ranking him in the 98th percentile -- among the best in the league by this standard.Out of all players in the league, Julius Randle registers in the 90th percentile for playing time, averaging a monstrous 34.6 minutes per game away from home since the start of last season.The Knicks will likely get a boost in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 9th-quickest tempo team in the NBA this year (the LA Clippers).The Knicks rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league while playing at home since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).Julius Randle will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home generally boosts player production in all facets of the game.
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