Among all players in the league, Nikola Jovic lands in the 89th percentile for three-point effectiveness with a terrific 39.7% rate since the start of last season.The matchup vs. New York is a favorable one for threes; when the New York Knicks are on the road, the other team's starting PFs have compiled the 2nd-highest three rate in the league this year (47.7%).Over the last 5 games, opposing starting PFs have attempted 5.2 free throws per game (5th-highest in the NBA) against the Knicks, easily managing to get to the charity stripe.Nikola Jovic ought to get a boost in production across the board in light of owning the home court advantage in this contest.
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