Nikola Jokic has tallied 0.7 blocks per game this year, ranking him in the 83rd percentile -- one of the best in the NBA by this metric over this stretch.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).Nikola Jokic will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium usually boosts player production in all facets of the game.
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