This year when they are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 33.3% on shot attempts from the field (lowest in the league) vs. the Knicks, creating a tough matchup.The Knicks have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace in the league this year, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the Hawks.Over the last 15 games, opposing starting SFs have attempted 2.5 free throws per game (9th-lowest in the league) vs. the New York Knicks, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.Zaccharie Risacher will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home court generally decreases stat production in all facets of the game.
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