Nikola Jokic has totaled a whopping 10.2 assists per game this season, quite a bit higher than his 8.9 assists per game last season.Out of all players in the league, Nikola Jokic registers in the 99th percentile for playing time, logging a monstrous 37.1 minutes per game this year.The Thunder have played at the 2nd-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games, which ought to raise opportunities for the Nuggets.Offensive rebounds save possession and lead to further chances for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets rank 10th-best in the NBA away from their home court with 11.5 offensive boards per game this year.
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