Out of all players in the league, Jonas Valanciunas places in the 25th percentile (low is good!) for off-target 3-point shots with the home court advantage, compiling a measly 1.2 per game this year.This year when they are away from home, the other team's starting Cs have totaled 2.9 3-point attempts per game (30th-most in the NBA) vs. the LA Clippers, resulting in a favorable matchup.The Pelicans have played at the 4th-quickest tempo in the league over the last 15 games.The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from squaring off against the 5th-most up-tempo tempo road offense in the league this year (the LA Clippers).Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce more chances for scoring and assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans rank 8thbest in in the NBA with 12.0 offensive boards per game this year.
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