Among all players in the NBA, Nikola Jokic registers in the 82nd percentile for personal fouls, tallying a monstrous 2.5 fouls per game at home this year.The matchup against Jonas Valanciunas is a tough one for 3-pointers; when defending fellow starting Cs this year, they have finished with a measly 0.3 three-pointers per game (7th percentile).The Nuggets have played at the 2nd-slowest pace in the league this year.The Pelicans have played at the most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to reduce possessions for the Denver Nuggets.The Denver Nuggets rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).
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