When the New Orleans Pelicans are on their home court, their opposing team's starting PFs have made the 21st-most three-pointers per game in the league over the last 15 games, making the matchup vs. New Orleans favorable for three-point shots at 1.7 per game.The Pistons have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games while at home.The Pelicans have played at the 10th-quickest pace-of-play in the league at home this year, which should lead to increased plays for the Pistons.The Detroit Pistons have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while on their home court since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).Since the start of last season when they are at home, the other team has nabbed 9.8 offensive boards per game (6th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans (lessening possessions that could otherwise produce more opportunities for offense).
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