Karl-Anthony Towns has put up a whopping 10.7 defensive boards per game this season, quite a bit more than his 6.8 defensive boards per game last season.Out of all players in the league, Karl-Anthony Towns comes in at the 89th percentile for playing time, tallying an enormous 33.1 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year.The New York Knicks have played at the 10th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.The New York Knicks rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Karl-Anthony Towns will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home tends to increase player production across the board.
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