Ausar Thompson has compiled just 3.1 defensive boards per game this year, quite a bit lower than his 4.3 defensive boards per game last year.Ausar Thompson has averaged 2.5 personal fouls per game away from his home court this year, ranking in the 87th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone.The Miami Heat have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the league at home this year, which should decrease plays for the Detroit Pistons.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in added chances for scoring and assists, but the Detroit Pistons rank 8thworst in in the league when playing away from home with a mere 10.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.Ausar Thompson should experience a decrease in output across the board due to playing away from home in this matchup.
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