Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged 4.9 defensive boards per game this year at home, ranking him among the NBA's leaders by this metric over this stretch of games: 88th percentile.Among all players in the league, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rates in the 90th percentile for playing time, posting a colossal 34.1 minutes per game at home this year.The Thunder have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games while at home.The New York Knicks have played at the 5th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should increase possessions for the Oklahoma City Thunder.While on the road, the Knicks have allowed the 5th-least offensive boards per game (9.7) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).
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