RJ Barrett has averaged 2.8 assists per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 76th percentile.RJ Barrett has been on the court for 32.8 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 87th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA.The Magic have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to more possessions for the Knicks.The New York Knicks check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).The Magic have given up the 2nd-most offensive rebounds per game (8.2) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).
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