Michael Porter Jr. has tallied 2.9 assists per game this year, putting him in the 77th percentile -- among the NBA's best by this metric over this stretch.Among all players in the NBA, Michael Porter Jr. places in the 98th percentile for playing time, posting an enormous 36.9 minutes per game this year.The Nuggets have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games.The Grizzlies have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA with the home court advantage this year, which should lead to increased plays for the Nuggets.The Nuggets check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists).
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