Karl-Anthony Towns has put up 4.2 assists per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's put up over the course of the season.Karl-Anthony Towns has averaged 33.6 minutes per game while on his home court this year, placing him in the 90th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the NBA.The New York Knicks are expected to get a boost in possessions in this contest from competing against the speediest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games (the Kings).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 5th-best in in the NBA with 13.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games.Karl-Anthony Towns will possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home usually raises player production in all facets of the game.
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