RJ Barrett has averaged a terrific 31.3 minutes per game this year, a big improvement over his 34.3 minutes per game last year.Relative to last season's 2.4 mark, RJ Barrett's personal fouls per game have dropped this season to 1.6.The Knicks are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the 4th-most up-tempo tempo home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Pistons).The Knicks rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).Away from home, the Pistons have given up the 9th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.3) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).
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