RJ Barrett has sunk 2.6 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, core.FORMAT(ABS(DIFF_RATE),1) higher than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this season.Among all players in the league, RJ Barrett measures in the 90th percentile for playing time, totaling a colossal 33.4 minutes per game away from his home court this year.The matchup against Boston is a good one for 3-point shots; when the Celtics are playing at home, the opposing team's starting SFs have posted the 24th-highest three rate in the NBA this year (37.4%).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 13thbest in in the NBA while on their home court with 12.6 offensive boards per game this year.This year, opposing squads have come down with 9.8 offensive rebounds per game (7th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics (minimizing possessions that could otherwise create added chances for offense).
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