Jonas Valanciunas has put up 4.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 more than he's put up in all games this season.The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 5th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games, which should raise plays for the New Orleans Pelicans.The Pelicans check in as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).Jonas Valanciunas will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium tends to improve stat production in all facets of the game.
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