Jonas Valanciunas has averaged 3.3 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the highest-fouling players in the league (98th percentile).The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 6th-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.The Raptors have played at the 2nd-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Pelicans.Jonas Valanciunas will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage usually reduces player production across the board.
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