Josh Green has averaged 34.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.4 higher than he's averaged in all games this season.The matchup vs. Detroit is a good one; when the Pistons are playing at home, they have given up the most points per game in the NBA to opposing starting SFs over the last 16 games (19.5).The Pistons have played at the 6th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which ought to increase plays for the Hornets.Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Hornets rank 2nd-best in in the league while on the road with 14.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.The matchup vs. Detroit may be a positive one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted a monstrous 4.4 free throws per game over the last 16 games when the Detroit Pistons are on their home court (2nd-most in the league).
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