The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 4th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games.The Nuggets have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to raise possessions for the Spurs.The San Antonio Spurs rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).The Nuggets have allowed the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (8.1) in the NBA to the other team over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).Jeremy Sochan will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home tends to raises player performance in all facets of the game.
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