Jonas Valanciunas has played 30.0 minutes per game when playing at home this year, ranking him in the 77th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league.The matchup vs. the Lakers is a favorable one for attempts from beyond the arc; the other team's starting Cs have tallied the 25th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA over the last 10 games (1.8).The Lakers have played at the speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which should raise plays for the Pelicans.The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).Jonas Valanciunas will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court tends to raises player performance for all stats.
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