Jonas Valanciunas has been called for 3.0 personal fouls per game away from home this year, putting him in the 92nd percentile -- among the league's most foul-prone.The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the league while playing away from home this year in terms of attempts from beyond the arc.The matchup against the Mavericks is a tough one for three-point attempts; the opposing team's starting PGs have tallied the least 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (4.7).The Mavericks have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Pelicans.Jonas Valanciunas will not hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city usually decreases player performance in all facets of the game.
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