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The matchup against Atlanta is a positive one for field goal attempts; when the Atlanta Hawks are on their home court, the opposition's starting SGs have averaged the 9th-most shot attempts per game in the NBA this year (13.6).The New York Knicks are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the fastest pace home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Hawks).The New York Knicks have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).The matchup vs. Atlanta may be a positive one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a colossal 4.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the Hawks have the home court advantage (3rd-most in the league).
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