Nikola Jokic has averaged 0.9 blocks per game this year, putting him in the 91st percentile -- near the top of the league by this metric in recent games.Nikola Jokic has played 38.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, 4.6 more than he's played in all games this season at home.The Denver Nuggets have played at the 4th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games at home.The Nets have played at the 4th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games on the road, which should lead to more opportunities for the Nuggets.Nikola Jokic will hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium generally improves player performance in all facets of the game.
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