Among all players in the league, Jonas Valanciunas rates in the 92nd percentile for personal fouls, compiling a whopping 2.7 fouls per game this year.The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace in the league over the last 5 games.The Suns have played at the 7th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Pelicans.The Pelicans rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games when playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).Jonas Valanciunas will not have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing without the home court advantage usually decreases player production across the board.
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