Ausar Thompson has posted 1.7 steals per game this year, ranking in the 98th percentile -- one of the best in the league in this category in recent days.The Pistons have played at the speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games.The Pistons are expected to see a rise in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 8th-most up-tempo pace-of-play away offense in the league over the last 25 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).Ausar Thompson will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium usually increases player production for all stats.
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