Kevin Knox II has sunk an impressive 48.6% of his shots from the field this season, quite a bit more than his 43.0 rate last season.The 4th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Detroit Pistons.The Rockets have played at the 6th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games at home, which ought to raise possessions for the Detroit Pistons.The Pistons check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league without the home court advantage this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).This year when they are the visiting squad, the other team has come down with 9.8 offensive boards per game (5th-fewest in the league) vs. the Houston Rockets (diminishing possessions that could otherwise create more chances for offense).
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