Nikola Jokic has posted 7.8 assists per game this year, placing him among the best players in the NBA by this standard: 99th percentile.Nikola Jokic has averaged 38.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games while on his home court, 4.6 more than he's averaged over the course of the season at home.The Denver Nuggets have played at the 4th-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage.The Grizzlies have played at the fastest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games, which ought to increase opportunities for the Nuggets.Nikola Jokic will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city usually boosts player production across the board.
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