The matchup against Detroit is a favorable one for shot attempts from the field; when the Detroit Pistons are at home, opposing starting SGs have totaled the 29th-most field goal attempts per game in the NBA this year (16.0).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).This year when they are away from home, opposing clubs have captured 9.3 offensive rebounds per game (7th-fewest in the league) against the Detroit Pistons (losing possessions that could otherwise bring about more chances for offense).
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