Jamal Murray has compiled 7.2 assists per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's compiled over the course of the year.Out of all players in the league, Jamal Murray places in the 92nd percentile for playing time, tallying a colossal 35.0 minutes per game away from his home court this year.The Nuggets have played at the 4th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.The Denver Nuggets are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 9th-most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Utah Jazz).Offensive rebounds save possession and create extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets grade out 10th-best in in the league with 11.9 offensive boards per game this year.
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