Jonas Valanciunas has committed 0.1 technical fouls per game while at home this year, ranking in the 76th percentile -- among the NBA's most-whistled when it comes to technicals.This year, the opposition's starting Cs have compiled 11.1 points per game (15th-lowest in the league) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, making this a difficult matchup for offensive output.The New Orleans Pelicans have been the 4th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).Jonas Valanciunas has successfully made just 1.5 foul shots per game this season, a sizeable decrease from his 2.3 rate last season.The matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves may be a difficult one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting Cs have attempted a measly 1.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games (15th-least in the NBA).
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