Jamal Murray has posted 6.6 assists per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 more than he's posted overall this season.Jamal Murray has averaged 36.3 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 95th percentile.The 5th-quickest tempo team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Denver Nuggets.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets rank 6th-best in in the league with the home court advantage with 13.0 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.Jamal Murray will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage tends to raise player production in all facets of the game.
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