Jamal Murray has tallied 6.1 assists per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA in this category: 96th percentile.Among all players in the league, Jamal Murray lands in the 98th percentile for playing time, posting a whopping 36.3 minutes per game this year.The Nuggets have played at the 5th-fastest pace in the NBA this year.The Nuggets will likely see an increase in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 5th-fastest pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder).Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets grade out 8th-best in in the league while playing on the road with 12.1 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.
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