Nikola Jokic has posted 10.8 assists per game on his home court this year, ranking in the 100th percentile -- among the NBA's leaders by this standard.Nikola Jokic has averaged 40.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.5 more than he's averaged in all games this year.The Denver Nuggets check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).While playing on the road, the Heat have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (9.3) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).Nikola Jokic will possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city generally boosts player production in all facets of the game.
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