Nikola Jokic has compiled 9.0 assists per game this year, placing him among the best players in the NBA by this standard: 99th percentile.Nikola Jokic has played 33.5 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 90th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league.The Nuggets are expected to see a rise in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the quickest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).The Nuggets have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games when playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).Playing at home, the Lakers have given up the 9th-least offensive boards per game (10.0) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further opportunities for scoring and assists).
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