Jonas Valanciunas has been on the court for 30.0 minutes per game while on his home court this year, putting him in the 77th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league.The matchup against the Trail Blazers is a favorable one for three-pointers; opposing starting Cs have posted the 23rd-highest three percentage in the league this year (35.0%).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 may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).The Trail Blazers have given up the 10th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.8) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).Jonas Valanciunas will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage tends to improves player production in all stat categories.
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