Jamal Murray has totaled a terrific 1.5 steals per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 0.9 steals per game last season.Out of all players in the league, Jamal Murray ranks in the 93rd percentile for playing time, registering a massive 34.7 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year.The 4th-speediest pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 20 games has been the Nuggets.The Nuggets are expected to see an increase in plays in this contest from facing the most up-tempo pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the Sacramento Kings).Jamal Murray will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court usually boosts stat production for all stats.
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