Max Strus has averaged 3.8 assists per game this year, placing him in the 84th percentile -- one of the best in the league in this category in recent days.Max Strus has been on the court for an impressive 33.1 minutes per game this season, a significant increase from his 28.4 minutes per game last season.The Pistons have played at the 5th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 10 games on the road, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Cleveland Cavaliers.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Cavaliers rank 5thbest in in the league with 11.5 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.The Detroit Pistons have given up the 4th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.0) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
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