Out of all players in the NBA, Jonas Valanciunas measures in the 92nd percentile for personal fouls, registering a whopping 2.7 fouls per game this year.The matchup against Bam Adebayo is a tough one; he has allowed a mere 12.3 points per game when defending opposing starting Cs this year (3rd percentile).The Pelicans have played at the 6th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games as the road team.The Miami Heat have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the league this year, which should lead to fewer possessions for the Pelicans.The Pelicans have been the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
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