Nikola Jokic has posted 9.6 assists per game since the start of last season, ranking him among the best players in the league by this metric: 99th percentile.Nikola Jokic has tallied 34.8 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 93rd percentile.The Pelicans have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the NBA at home this year, which should boost possessions for the {OPP_TEAM}.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets rank 9thbest in in the NBA with 11.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.Since the start of last season when they are away from home, the other team has come down with 9.6 offensive rebounds per game (4th-fewest in the league) against the Pelicans (shortening possessions that could otherwise produce added chances for offense).
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