Trey Lyles has posted 3.6 defensive boards per game this year, placing him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 77th percentile.The Sacramento Kings have played at the 6th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games.The Detroit Pistons have played at the 5th-speediest pace in the league over the last 15 games on the road, which should lead to more opportunities for the Sacramento Kings.Offensive rebounds save possession and spark additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Sacramento Kings rank 6thbest in in the league with the home court advantage with 10.6 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.Over the last 20 games when they have the home court advantage, opposing clubs have captured 9.3 offensive boards per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Pistons (diminishing possessions that could otherwise lead to further opportunities for offense).
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