Khris Middleton has put up 4.1 defensive boards per game this year, placing him in the 82nd percentile -- among the league's best in this category recently.Khris Middleton has tallied 29.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.9 more than he's tallied in all games this season.The Milwaukee Bucks have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games.The Knicks have played at the 8th-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should boost possessions for the Bucks.The New York Knicks have allowed the 6th-least offensive boards per game (10.3) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).
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