Among all players in the NBA, Jonas Valanciunas comes in at the 90th percentile for personal fouls, registering a whopping 2.7 fouls per game while playing at home this year.In terms of shot attempts from beyond the arc, the 8th-least aggressive team in the NBA this year has been the Pelicans.This matchup is a favorable one for three-point attempts; their opposition has averaged the 4th-most three attempts per game in the league over the last 20 games (38.3).The matchup with Bam Adebayo slots into the 3rd percentile for difficulty with rival starting Cs logging a mere 11.9 points per game this year.The Miami Heat have played at the slowest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games away from their home court, which should lead to fewer possessions for the New Orleans Pelicans.
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