Paul Reed has put up a whopping 1.9 offensive boards per game this season, a big improvement over his 1.2 offensive boards per game last season.The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 5th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games as the away team.The 76ers are expected to get a boost in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 5th-quickest pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Pistons).The 76ers rank as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Playing at home, the Pistons have allowed the 5th-least offensive boards per game (10.1) in the league to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).
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