Nikola Jokic has averaged an impressive 9.8 assists per game this season, a big improvement over his 7.8 assists per game last season.Nikola Jokic has tallied 32.9 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 87th percentile.The Trail Blazers have allowed the 9th-most offensive rebounds per game (10.0) in the NBA to their opposition this year without the home court advantage (which can also produce new chances for scoring and assists).Nikola Jokic will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage tends to increases player performance in all facets of the game.
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