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This year, the opposition's starting SGs have averaged 51.5% on field goal attempts (best in the NBA) against the Portland Trail Blazers, making this a strong matchup.The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 7th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the New York Knicks.Offensive rebounds save possession and spark further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out best in in the league while playing at home with 14.6 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.Over the last 5 games, opposing starting SGs have attempted 3.2 free throws per game (8th-highest in the league) vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, finding it easy to draw fouls.
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