Jonas Valanciunas has committed 2.7 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the most foul-prone players in the league (92nd percentile).The Pelicans have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.The Pelicans will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this game from competing against the 6th-least up-tempo pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 25 games (the Trail Blazers).The Pelicans have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).Jonas Valanciunas is expected to see a decline in performance in all stat categories on account of playing away from home in this matchup.
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