Jonas Valanciunas has accumulated 3.1 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most most-whistled players in the league (95th percentile).The matchup vs. the Nuggets is a challenging one for threes; without the home court advantage, opposing squads have posted the 5th-lowest three rate in the league this year (37.9%).The New Orleans Pelicans have been the 4th-least aggressive offense in the NBA this year when it comes to attempts from downtown.The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 10th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court.The Pelicans have played at the 5th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games while traveling, which ought to reduce possessions for the Nuggets.
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