Jalen Duren has averaged an impressive 3.2 assists per game this season, quite a bit more than his 1.1 assists per game last season.The Pistons have played at the 7th-fastest pace in the league over the last 10 games on their home court.The Pistons will likely see an increase in opportunities in this game from facing the 10th-quickest tempo away team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Lakers).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in added chances for scoring and assists, and the Pistons rank 5thbest in in the NBA with 12.9 offensive rebounds per game this year.Jalen Duren will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage usually improves player performance in all stat categories.
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