Spencer Dinwiddie has tallied 9.6 assists per game over the last 5 games, 2.6 more than he's tallied overall this season.Out of all players in the league, Spencer Dinwiddie ranks in the 82nd percentile for playing time, totaling a massive 31.8 minutes per game this year.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nets grade out 1stbest in in the league with 14.2 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.The New York Knicks have allowed the 4th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.0) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).Spencer Dinwiddie figures to get a boost in efficiency in all stat categories as a result of holding the home court advantage in this matchup.
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