Dean Wade has played a terrific 22.5 minutes per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 18.0 minutes per game last season.This year, opposing starting SFs have averaged 53.3% on threes (30th-best in the league) vs. the Detroit Pistons, creating a good matchup.The 10th-speediest pace team in the NBA over the last 6 games has been the Cavaliers.The Detroit Pistons have played at the 3rd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games away from their home court, which ought to increase plays for the Cavaliers.The Cleveland Cavaliers have been the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league while playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).
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