In comparison to last year's 51.6% mark, Keita Bates-Diop's shooting ability has diminished this year to 37.2%.In regard to three-point attempts, the 7th-least aggressive team in the NBA with the home court advantage over the last 5 games has been the Phoenix Suns.This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have shot 18.5% on 3-pointers (13th-weakest in the NBA) vs. the Knicks, marking this as a hard matchup.The Phoenix Suns have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games while playing on the road.The New York Knicks have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA at home this year, which should decrease possessions for the Suns.
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