Nikola Jokic has tallied a terrific 10.1 assists per game this season, a significant increase from his 8.9 assists per game last season.Out of all players in the league, Nikola Jokic ranks in the 99th percentile for playing time, tallying a colossal 37.1 minutes per game this year.The Denver Nuggets will likely see an increase in possessions in this game from competing against the most up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 15 games (the Thunder).The Nuggets check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Nikola Jokic stands to see a rise in efficiency in all stat categories on account of holding the home court advantage in this matchup.
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