Jonas Valanciunas has compiled a whopping 1.1 blocks per game this season, quite a bit higher than his 0.7 blocks per game last season.The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see a rise in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 9th-quickest tempo offense in the league this year (the Oklahoma City Thunder).Jonas Valanciunas will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage generally increases player performance in all facets of the game.
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