This year, the other team's starting PGs have averaged 4.8 3-point attempts per game (2nd-lowest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks, labeling this as a hard matchup.The 9th-slowest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Pacers.The New York Knicks have played at the most lethargic pace in the league this year, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Indiana Pacers.As a team, the Pacers have been poor at getting to the free-throw line recently: 5th-worst in the NBA over the last 20 games with a lowly 18.0 foul shot attempts per game.Tyrese Haliburton will likely experience a decrease in productivity across the board considering playing on the visting team in this matchup.
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