Jonas Valanciunas has averaged a lowly 2.7 offensive rebounds per game this season, quite a bit less than his 3.3 offensive rebounds per game last season.Jonas Valanciunas has committed 3.0 personal fouls per game when playing on the road this year, ranking in the 92nd percentile -- among the league's highest-fouling.The Nuggets have allowed the 5th-least offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 15 games when playing at home (which also eliminates additional opportunities for scoring and assists).The Pelicans have played at the 7th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 20 games, which should reduce plays for the Nuggets.Jonas Valanciunas will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home stadium tends to decreases stat production across the board.
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