Jonas Valanciunas has put up a mere 2.3 offensive rebounds per game this season, quite a bit lower than his 2.9 offensive rebounds per game last season.Among all players in the league, Jonas Valanciunas rates in the 92nd percentile for personal fouls, compiling a whopping 2.7 fouls per game this year.The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace in the league over the last 5 games.The Suns have played at the 7th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Pelicans.The Pelicans rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games when playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).
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