In contrast to last year's 0.1 rate, Isaiah Stewart's technical fouls have increased this year to 0.4 per game.The Pistons have been the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the league with the home court advantage this year.This year when they are on their home court, the other team's starting PFs have averaged 13.9% on threes (15th-weakest in the NBA) against the New York Knicks, resulting in a tough matchup.The Detroit Pistons are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from facing the slowest pace-of-play home offense in the league this year (the New York Knicks).This year when they are on their home court, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 2.4 foul shots per game (13th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line.
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