Nikola Jokic has totaled a terrific 10.2 assists per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 8.9 assists per game last year.Nikola Jokic has averaged 36.8 minutes per game at home this year, putting him in the 99th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA.The Nuggets have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games.The Denver Nuggets rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).Nikola Jokic should get a boost in effectiveness in all facets of the game due to having the home court advantage in this contest.
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