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The matchup against New York is a positive one for threes; when the New York Knicks are the visiting team, the other team's starting PFs have compiled the 2nd-highest 3-point rate in the league this year (47.7%).The Pistons have played at the 6th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games while at home.The Detroit Pistons will likely get a boost in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Knicks).Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Detroit Pistons grade out 2nd-best in in the league with 14.3 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.The matchup vs. the Knicks may be a strong one for drawing fouls; opposing starting PFs have attempted a massive 5.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (5th-most in the league).
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