Jonas Valanciunas has converted 50.0% of his attempts from downtown over the last 5 games, 16.3% higher than he's converted from downtown in all games this season.The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this game from competing against the fastest pace home offense in the NBA this year (the Pacers).Offensive rebounds continue possession and create bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans grade out 7thbest in in the league with 11.0 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.The Pacers have allowed the 9th-least offensive boards per game (9.2) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).Jonas Valanciunas has converted 90.3% of his foul shot attempts over the last 10 games, 9.0% higher than he's put through the net in all games this season.
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