Jonas Valanciunas has averaged a terrific 8.0 defensive boards per game this season, quite a bit more than his 8.0 defensive boards per game last season.The Pelicans have played at the 3rd-fastest tempo in the league this year.Offensive rebounds save possession and generate further chances for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans rank 7thbest in in the NBA on their home court with 13.0 offensive boards per game this year.When playing on the road, the Rockets have allowed the 8th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.6) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).
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