Jonas Valanciunas has totaled 1.0 blocks per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA by this metric: 93rd percentile.The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 8th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court.The Houston Rockets have played at the 7th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 10 games, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Pelicans.Jonas Valanciunas will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage tends to increase stat production in all stat categories.
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