Jonas Valanciunas has tallied 2.8 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the most foul-prone players in the NBA (92nd percentile).The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 5th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games away from home.The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA in their home stadium this year, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the New Orleans Pelicans.Jonas Valanciunas will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home stadium usually worsens player performance for all stats.
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