Nikola Jokic has averaged a terrific 10.2 assists per game this year, significantly more than his 8.9 assists per game last year.Nikola Jokic has played 36.8 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 99th percentile.The Denver Nuggets have played at the 6th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA playing at home this year.The Denver Nuggets will likely get a boost in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the 7th-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Pacers).The Denver Nuggets rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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