The matchup vs. the New Orleans Pelicans is a favorable one for shot attempts from downtown; opposing starting PGs have tallied the 3rd-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (7.1).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).The Pistons have been the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Dennis Schroder has sunk 4.4 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 2.1 more than he's converted over the course of the season.
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