Isaiah Joe has totaled 0.1 offensive rebounds per game this year, placing him among the worst players in the NBA by this standard: 13th percentile.The Thunder will likely experience a decrease in opportunities today from competing against the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the NBA this year (the Nuggets).Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to further chances for scoring and assists, but the Oklahoma City Thunder rank 2ndworst in in the NBA with a mere 8.5 offensive boards per game this year.The Denver Nuggets have allowed the 5th-most offensive boards per game (13.2) in the league to opposing clubs over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).Isaiah Joe is expected to suffer a drop-off in productivity in all facets of the game as a result of playing on the visting team in this matchup.
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