Jonas Valanciunas has averaged 0.8 blocks per game since the start of last season, putting him among the best players in the NBA by this standard: 86th percentile.The Washington Wizards have played at the quickest pace-of-play in the league since the start of last season.The Wizards are expected to get a boost in possessions today from being pitted against the 5th-quickest tempo offense in the league this year (the Atlanta Hawks).Jonas Valanciunas will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium usually improves player performance for all stats.
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