Mikal Bridges has averaged 4.6 assists per game over the last 5 games while at home, 1.0 more than he's averaged in all games this year at home.Out of all players in the NBA, Mikal Bridges comes in at the 100th percentile for playing time, putting up a monstrous 38.5 minutes per game this year.The Denver Nuggets have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games without the home court advantage, which should boost plays for the Knicks.The Knicks check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Mikal Bridges will likely see a spike in productivity in all stat categories due to controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.
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