Nikola Jokic has averaged 11.6 assists per game over the last 5 games at home, 2.0 more than he's averaged in all games this year at home.Among all players in the league, Nikola Jokic comes in at the 90th percentile for playing time, registering a whopping 33.8 minutes per game while at home this year.The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 10th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games away from their home court, which should boost plays for the Denver Nuggets.The Nuggets rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).Nikola Jokic figures to see an increase in effectiveness in all facets of the game as a result of controlling the home court advantage in this game.
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