Paul George has averaged 6.5 defensive rebounds per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA in this category: 95th percentile.Paul George has tallied 33.9 minutes per game playing at home this year, ranking him in the 91st percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.The Knicks have given up the 3rd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.3) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).Paul George will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium generally improves player production in all facets of the game.
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