Karl-Anthony Towns has posted a terrific 10.5 defensive boards per game this year, quite a bit more than his 6.8 defensive boards per game last year.Out of all players in the league, Karl-Anthony Towns lands in the 84th percentile for playing time, totaling a monstrous 32.2 minutes per game at home this year.The Hawks have played at the quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Knicks.Karl-Anthony Towns will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court generally improves player production in all facets of the game.
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