Paolo Banchero has averaged 5.7 defensive boards per game this year, placing him among the best players in the league by this standard: 94th percentile.Paolo Banchero has averaged 34.9 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 95th percentile.The Detroit Pistons have played at the 5th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games in their home city, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Orlando Magic.Offensive rebounds continue possession and bring about added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Magic grade out 4thbest in in the league with 11.5 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.This year, opposing teams have collected 9.9 offensive boards per game (4th-fewest in the league) against the Pistons (diminishing possessions that could otherwise generate added opportunities for offense).
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