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The matchup vs. Detroit is a favorable one; when the Pistons have the home court advantage, they have given up the most points per game in the league to the opposition's starting SFs over the last 16 games (19.5).The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 7th-speediest pace in the NBA while on the road this year.The Pistons have played at the 7th-fastest pace in the NBA at home this year, which should increase possessions for the 76ers.The 76ers rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games as the away team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).The matchup vs. Detroit may be a positive one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a monstrous 4.4 free throws per game over the last 16 games when the Pistons are playing at home (2nd-most in the NBA).
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