Compared to last season's 31.6 rate, Royce O'Neale's playing time has tailed off this season to 24.4 minutes per game.Royce O'Neale has committed 2.5 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the most-whistled players in the NBA (84th percentile).The matchup against the Pistons is a favorable one; as the away team they have given up the most points per game in the NBA to their opposition this year (124.2).The Suns check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).This year, opposing teams have attempted 26.4 free throws per game (2nd-most in the NBA) against the Pistons, easily managing to get to the foul line.
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