Nikola Jokic has averaged 7.8 assists per game this year, putting him among the best players in the league in this category: 99th percentile.Nikola Jokic has played 38.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games while at home, 4.6 higher than he's played overall this season at home.The Denver Nuggets have played at the 4th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games on their home court.While on the road, the Raptors have given up the 6th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.4) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Nikola Jokic will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage usually boosts stat production for all stats.
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