Nikola Jokic has put up a whopping 9.8 assists per game this season, a big improvement over his 7.8 assists per game last season.Nikola Jokic has played 33.0 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year, ranking in the 90th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA.The Jazz have played at the 2nd-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should boost possessions for the Nuggets.The Denver Nuggets have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists).
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