Jonas Valanciunas has tallied 2.6 assists per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 more than he's tallied in all games this year.The Kings have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games on the road, which should boost possessions for the Pelicans.Away from home, the Kings have given up the 4th-least offensive rebounds per game (8.6) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Jonas Valanciunas will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city usually increases stat production in all stat categories.
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