Paul Reed has averaged 1.7 offensive rebounds per game this year, putting him among the best players in the NBA by this standard: 87th percentile.The 76ers have played at the 4th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage.The 76ers will likely see a rise in plays today from competing against the 2nd-fastest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Detroit Pistons).Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about more chances for scoring and assists, and the Philadelphia 76ers rank 12thbest in in the league without the home court advantage with 13.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.This year, their opposition has grabbed 10.3 offensive rebounds per game (10th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Detroit Pistons (losing possessions that could otherwise generate further opportunities for offense).
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