The matchup against Washington is a tough one; when the Washington Wizards are on their home court, they have allowed the 2nd-least points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting SGs this year (10.9).The Knicks have played at the least up-tempo pace in the league on the road this year.Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Knicks rank 6thworst in in the league on the road with a mere 9.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.Over the last 20 games, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 2.2 foul shots per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) against the Washington Wizards, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.Mikal Bridges will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home city usually decreases player performance in all facets of the game.
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