Walker Kessler has averaged 8.4 defensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games while on his home court, 2.2 higher than he's averaged overall this year at home.The 6th-speediest tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Jazz.The Pistons have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to raise possessions for the Jazz.Offensive rebounds retain possession and create extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Jazz rank 3rdbest in in the NBA with 13.0 offensive boards per game this year.The Pistons have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (7.4) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).
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