Karl-Anthony Towns has totaled 3.4 assists per game this year, ranking him in the 80th percentile -- among the NBA's leaders in this category over this stretch.Karl-Anthony Towns has averaged 33.3 minutes per game at home this year, ranking in the 89th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.The Denver Nuggets have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games without the home court advantage, which should boost plays for the Knicks.The Knicks check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Karl-Anthony Towns ought to get a boost in production across the board as a result of controlling the home court advantage in this game.
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