Jonas Valanciunas has averaged 1.8 blocks per game over the last 5 games, 0.5 more than he's averaged in all games this year.The Pelicans have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games.The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see an increase in opportunities today from competing against the 7th-speediest pace-of-play visiting team in the NBA this year (the Memphis Grizzlies).Jonas Valanciunas will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium generally raises player production for all stats.
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