Nic Claxton has compiled 4.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.8 more than he's compiled in all games this year at home.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nets grade out 1stbest in in the league with 14.2 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.The New York Knicks have allowed the 4th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.0) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).Nic Claxton figures to get a boost in output across the board considering possessing the home court advantage in this contest.
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