Jonas Valanciunas has averaged 3.8 assists per game over the last 5 games away from home, 1.3 more than he's averaged overall this season on the road.The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games.The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 4th-quickest pace in the NBA this year, which ought to raise opportunities for the Pelicans.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans grade out 8thbest in in the NBA with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games.
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