Out of all players in the league, Mikal Bridges slots into the 99th percentile for playing time, averaging a whopping 37.5 minutes per game when playing away from home this year.The matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers is a favorable one for field goals; the opposing team's starting SGs have shot for the highest field goal rate in the NBA this year (51.5%).The Trail Blazers have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games, which ought to boost opportunities for the New York Knicks.The New York Knicks rank as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).Mikal Bridges has sunk 87.5% of his free throw attempts over the last 10 games on the road, 19.6% higher than he's converted over the course of the year while on the road.
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