Nikola Jokic has totaled a terrific 9.7 assists per game this year, a significant increase from his 8.9 assists per game last year.Nikola Jokic has tallied 37.0 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 99th percentile.The 4th-quickest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Nuggets.The San Antonio Spurs have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 15 games on their home court, which should increase opportunities for the Denver Nuggets.Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets grade out 3rd-best in in the league without the home court advantage with 13.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.
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