Scottie Barnes has posted 1.3 blocks per game over the last 15 games, 0.4 higher than he's posted overall this year.Among all players in the NBA, Scottie Barnes lands in the 93rd percentile for playing time, tallying a colossal 34.2 minutes per game while on his home court this year.The Raptors have played at the 6th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.The New York Knicks have played at the 7th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Raptors.Scottie Barnes is expected to see an increase in efficiency in all facets of the game on account of controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.
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