The 5th-most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Pistons.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce further chances for scoring and assists, and the Pistons grade out 9thbest in in the NBA with 12.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.Over the last 10 games, their opposition has snagged 8.4 offensive boards per game (3rd-lowest in the league) vs. the Knicks (turning over possessions that could otherwise spark more chances for offense).Simone Fontecchio is expected to get a boost in output across the board as a result of enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.
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