Jonas Valanciunas has compiled just 8.2 rebounds per game this season, significantly less than his 10.3 rebounds per game last season.Out of all players in the league, Jonas Valanciunas rates in the 84th percentile for technical fouls, averaging a colossal 0.1 fouls per game when playing at home this year.The Denver Nuggets have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA without the home court advantage this year, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Pelicans.Offensive rebounds save possession and create added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the New Orleans Pelicans rank 10thworst in in the league as the road team with only 9.8 offensive rebounds per game this year.
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