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The matchup vs. Orlando is a favorable one for scoring; when the Magic are playing at home, the other team's starting PFs have compiled the 10th-highest field goal rate in the NBA this year (49.9%).The New York Knicks are expected to see a rise in plays today from competing against the 4th-fastest pace offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Magic).Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 3rd-best in in the league with 13.8 offensive boards per game this year.This year when they are on the road, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 4.4 free throws per game (5th-most in the NBA) vs. the Orlando Magic, finding it easy to get to the charity stripe.
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