Jonas Valanciunas has tallied just 8.9 rebounds per game this year, significantly lower than his 10.3 rebounds per game last year.Jonas Valanciunas has committed 2.7 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the most foul-prone players in the league (92nd percentile).The Pelicans have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.The Pelicans will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this game from competing against the 6th-least up-tempo pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 25 games (the Trail Blazers).The Pelicans have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).
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