This year when they are on their home court, opposing starting PFs have averaged 47.7% on three-pointers (2nd-highest in the NBA) against the Knicks, identifying this as a favorable matchup.The Wizards have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games on their home court.Offensive rebounds save possession and generate bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Washington Wizards grade out 3rd-best in in the league as the home team with 13.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.The matchup against the New York Knicks may be a positive one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a colossal 5.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (5th-most in the NBA).Kyle Kuzma will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court usually improves stat production in all facets of the game.
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