Nikola Jokic has posted a whopping 11.0 assists per game this year, significantly higher than his 8.9 assists per game last year.Among all players in the NBA, Nikola Jokic lands in the 97th percentile for playing time, registering a monstrous 35.8 minutes per game on his home court this year.The Denver Nuggets have played at the 4th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games playing at home.Offensive rebounds maintain possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets grade out best in in the league with 14.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.Nikola Jokic will likely get a boost in effectiveness across the board on account of possessing the home court advantage in this matchup.
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