Nikola Jokic has posted a terrific 10.9 assists per game this season, quite a bit more than his 8.9 assists per game last season.Among all players in the league, Nikola Jokic ranks in the 99th percentile for playing time, posting an enormous 37.7 minutes per game this year.The Nuggets have played at the 4th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.The Denver Nuggets are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 9th-most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Utah Jazz).Offensive rebounds save possession and create extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets grade out 10th-best in in the league with 11.9 offensive boards per game this year.
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