RJ Barrett has tallied 4.1 defensive boards per game while playing at home since the start of last season, ranking him in the 80th percentile -- one of the best in the league in this category.Among all players in the NBA, RJ Barrett comes in at the 87th percentile for playing time, totaling a whopping 32.3 minutes per game while playing away from home since the start of last season.The New York Knicks will likely get a boost in plays in this contest from facing the 3rd-speediest pace-of-play home team in the league this year (the Charlotte Hornets).The New York Knicks have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).The Charlotte Hornets have allowed the 5th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.6) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).
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