Jalen Duren has tallied 0.8 blocks per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA in this category: 89th percentile.Compared to last season's 25.0 mark, Jalen Duren's playing time has spiked this season to 29.7 minutes per game.The Pistons have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games as the home team.The Pacers have played at the 2nd-fastest pace in the league this year, which ought to boost opportunities for the Detroit Pistons.Jalen Duren will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home tends to improve player performance across the board.
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