Jonas Valanciunas has played 30.0 minutes per game while at home this year, putting him in the 77th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the NBA.The matchup against the Mavericks is a positive one for threes; opposing starting Cs have compiled the 27th-highest 3-point percentage in the league this year (37.5%).The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).On the road, the Mavericks have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.2) in the league to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).Jonas Valanciunas will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home generally raises player production across the board.
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