Among all players in the league, Nikola Jokic measures in the 88th percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 33.7 minutes per game this year.The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 8th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased plays for the Denver Nuggets.The Nuggets rank as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists).The Memphis Grizzlies have allowed the 10th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.6) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).Nikola Jokic will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court tends to increase player performance for all stats.
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