Ausar Thompson has averaged 2.8 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the highest-fouling players in the NBA (93rd percentile).The Detroit Pistons check in as the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games as the away team.This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing squads have shot 37.9% on 3-pointers (6th-best in the NBA) vs. the Heat, marking this as a favorable matchup.The Heat have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the league this year, which should lead to fewer possessions for the Pistons.Ausar Thompson will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home court tends to decrease player performance in all facets of the game.
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