This year when they are the visiting team, the opposition's starting Cs have totaled 1.6 threes per game (30th-highest in the NBA) against the Detroit Pistons, identifying this as a positive matchup.The Knicks are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the 4th-most up-tempo tempo home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Pistons).The Knicks rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).Away from home, the Pistons have given up the 9th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.3) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).The matchup against the Detroit Pistons is a strong one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting Cs have attempted an enormous 4.2 free throws per game this year (24th-most in the NBA).
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