John Collins has compiled 8.6 rebounds per game while on his home court this year, ranking in the 95th percentile -- among the NBA's best in this category.The 6th-speediest tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Jazz.The Pistons have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to raise possessions for the Jazz.Offensive rebounds retain possession and create extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Jazz rank 3rdbest in in the NBA with 13.0 offensive boards per game this year.The Pistons have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (7.4) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).
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