Aaron Gordon has put up 6.4 assists per game over the last 5 games, 2.8 more than he's put up overall this season.Aaron Gordon has played 30.6 minutes per game when playing at home this year, putting him in the 80th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league.The Denver Nuggets are expected to see a rise in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 2nd-fastest pace team in the league over the last 25 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).The Denver Nuggets check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).Aaron Gordon should get a boost in effectiveness across the board in light of having the home court advantage in this matchup.
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