Jonas Valanciunas has averaged 3.0 personal fouls per game since the start of last season, placing him among the most-whistled players in the league (93rd percentile).The Pelicans check in as the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the league when playing on the road since the start of last season in regard to shot attempts from beyond the arc.The matchup against Oklahoma is a tough one for three-point attempts; when the Oklahoma City Thunder have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting Cs have averaged the 10th-least 3-point attempts per game in the NBA since the start of last season (1.1).The Oklahoma City Thunder have allowed the 2nd-most offensive rebounds per game (11.9) in the league to opposing teams since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).Jonas Valanciunas will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road generally worsens player performance in all facets of the game.
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