The Detroit Pistons have played at the 8th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA as the road team this year.The Raptors have played at the 10th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to increase possessions for the Detroit Pistons.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pistons rank 13thbest in in the NBA as the away team with 15.1 offensive rebounds per game this year.This year when they are at home, opposing squads have captured 10.0 offensive rebounds per game (8th-lowest in the league) vs. the Toronto Raptors (reducing possessions that could otherwise generate extra opportunities for offense).
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