Jonas Valanciunas has posted an impressive 1.5 blocks per game this year, quite a bit more than his 0.7 blocks per game last year.The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 8th-speediest pace in the league over the last 10 games.The Mavericks have played at the 2nd-quickest tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to more possessions for the {OPP_TEAM}.Jonas Valanciunas will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court tends to improve player production for all stats.
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