Nikola Jokic has averaged a terrific 9.9 assists per game this season, significantly higher than his 7.8 assists per game last season.Nikola Jokic has tallied 32.9 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 87th percentile.The Nuggets have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which should increase opportunities for the Pacers.Nikola Jokic will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium usually improves stat production for all stats.
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