Brook Lopez has totaled 6.0 defensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games, 2.1 higher than he's totaled in all games this season.Brook Lopez has tallied 30.2 minutes per game when playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 79th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league.The fastest tempo visiting offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Bucks.The Milwaukee Bucks will likely see an increase in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 20 games (the Detroit Pistons).The Detroit Pistons have given up the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (9.4) in the league to opposing squads over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).
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