Jusuf Nurkic has tallied 4.2 assists per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 more than he's tallied in all games this year.Jusuf Nurkic has tallied 32.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.9 more than he's tallied in all games this year.The Portland Trail Blazers have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).The Knicks have given up the 4th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.3) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Jusuf Nurkic will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court tends to increases player performance across the board.
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