Jonas Valanciunas has totaled a lowly 5.5 defensive rebounds per game this year, a sizeable decrease from his 6.5 defensive rebounds per game last year.The Kings have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 20 games.The Kings check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Jonas Valanciunas stands to suffer a reduction in productivity in all facets of the game on account of playing away from home in this matchup.
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