Nikola Jokic has totaled an impressive 10.3 assists per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 8.9 assists per game last year.Nikola Jokic has averaged 35.9 minutes per game while playing at home this year, ranking him in the 98th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league.The Nuggets have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA at home this year.The Nuggets have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists).Nikola Jokic will likely see a spike in performance for all stats on account of owning the home court advantage in this matchup.
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