Jusuf Nurkic has averaged a terrific 3.9 assists per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 2.9 assists per game last year.The Kings have played at the 6th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Suns.While playing away from home, the Sacramento Kings have allowed the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (9.2) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Jusuf Nurkic stands to get a boost in efficiency in all stat categories on account of holding the home court advantage in this game.
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