Malik Beasley has put up 0.9 steals per game this year, ranking him in the 75th percentile -- among the NBA's leaders in this category over this stretch.The Pistons have played at the 3rd-speediest pace in the league over the last 10 games.The Detroit Pistons are expected to see an increase in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 7th-fastest pace road team in the league over the last 5 games (the Hornets).Malik Beasley will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage usually increases player production across the board.
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