Jonas Valanciunas has averaged a mere 7.2 rebounds per game this year, quite a bit less than his 8.9 rebounds per game last year.The Wizards are expected to suffer a reduction in plays in this game from facing the 6th-least up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league this year (the Spurs).Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Washington Wizards grade out 6thworst in in the league with only 8.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.Jonas Valanciunas will not hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing while traveling usually reduces player performance in all stat categories.
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