Malik Beasley has totaled 0.3 offensive rebounds per game at home since the start of last season, ranking in the 24th percentile -- among the league's worst in this category.The Detroit Pistons have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.The Pistons are expected to experience a decrease in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the most sluggish pace-of-play team in the league this year (the New York Knicks).Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Detroit Pistons rank 10thworst in in the NBA at home with only 10.2 offensive boards per game since the start of last season.
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