Julius Randle has tallied 7.1 defensive boards per game this year on the road, ranking him among the NBA's leaders by this metric recently: 96th percentile.Among all players in the league, Julius Randle ranks in the 95th percentile for playing time, averaging a whopping 34.5 minutes per game this year.The Lakers have played at the 4th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to increase opportunities for the New York Knicks.The Knicks check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).This year when they are away from home, the other team has come down with 10.2 offensive rebounds per game (6th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Lakers (losing possessions that could otherwise spark more chances for offense).
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