Jonas Valanciunas has compiled a lowly 8.8 rebounds per game this year, significantly less than his 10.3 rebounds per game last year.Among all players in the league, Jonas Valanciunas ranks in the 88th percentile for personal fouls, averaging a colossal 2.5 fouls per game while playing at home this year.The Pelicans have played at the 9th-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games.The Pelicans are expected to experience a decrease in plays today from being pitted against the 3rd-slowest tempo offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Kings).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about additional chances for scoring and assists, but the New Orleans Pelicans rank 4thworst in in the NBA with just 8.5 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games.
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