Nikola Jokic has posted an impressive 10.6 assists per game this season, significantly higher than his 8.9 assists per game last season.Nikola Jokic has played 36.3 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 98th percentile.The Denver Nuggets have played at the 5th-fastest tempo in the league this year.The Nuggets will likely see a spike in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 3rd-quickest tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder).Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about further chances for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets grade out 8th-best in in the league without the home court advantage with 12.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games.
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