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This year when they are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting PGs have tallied 7.5 three attempts per game (2nd-most in the NBA) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, marking this as a positive matchup.The Pistons are expected to get a boost in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 4th-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Pelicans).The Detroit Pistons have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new chances for scoring and assists).The matchup vs. the New Orleans Pelicans is a good one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted an enormous 4.1 foul shots per game this year (8th-most in the NBA).
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