Wendell Carter Jr. has compiled just 6.6 defensive rebounds per game this year, a significant dropoff from his 8.2 defensive rebounds per game last year.Wendell Carter Jr. has committed 2.7 personal fouls per game at home this year, ranking him in the 87th percentile -- among the league's highest-fouling.The Pistons have played at the 7th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 15 games, which ought to reduce possessions for the Magic.The Orlando Magic rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).The Pistons have given up the most offensive rebounds per game (13.7) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).
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