Nikola Jokic has tallied a whopping 11.7 assists per game this year, significantly more than his 8.9 assists per game last year.Among all players in the league, Nikola Jokic places in the 100th percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 38.2 minutes per game this year.The Nuggets have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games.The Grizzlies have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA with the home court advantage this year, which should lead to increased plays for the Nuggets.The Nuggets check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists).
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