Jalen Duren has compiled an impressive 11.4 rebounds per game this season, quite a bit more than his 8.9 rebounds per game last season.The 4th-most up-tempo pace home offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Detroit Pistons.The Detroit Pistons are expected to see a rise in opportunities in this contest from facing the fastest pace offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Spurs).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Pistons rank 6thbest in in the league with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.When playing on the road, the Spurs have given up the 10th-least offensive boards per game (10.3) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).
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