Nikola Jokic has posted 11.0 assists per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 higher than he's posted in all games this season.Among all players in the league, Nikola Jokic registers in the 91st percentile for playing time, compiling a monstrous 34.1 minutes per game at home this year.The Phoenix Suns have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should raise opportunities for the Denver Nuggets.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets grade out 7thbest in in the NBA with 11.8 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.Nikola Jokic is expected to get a boost in performance in all stat categories in light of owning the home court advantage in this matchup.
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