Jonas Valanciunas has posted 0.7 blocks per game this year, placing him in the 79th percentile -- among the hottest players in the league by this metric over this stretch of games.The Wizards have played at the 4th-most up-tempo tempo in the league this year.The Wizards are expected to get a boost in possessions today from sharing the court with the 3rd-quickest tempo away offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Nuggets).Jonas Valanciunas will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage tends to increase player performance across the board.
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