Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has played 31.5 minutes per game while at home this year, ranking him in the 83rd percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the NBA.This year, the opposition's starting SGs have totaled 18.1 points per game (29th-highest in the league) against the Kings, branding this as a positive matchup for offensive effectiveness.The Denver Nuggets are expected to see a spike in possessions today from squaring off against the 10th-quickest tempo offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Kings).The Denver Nuggets check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).The Kings have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (9.1) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).
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