Nikola Jokic has totaled a measly 8.9 defensive rebounds per game this season, a sizeable decrease from his 10.9 defensive rebounds per game last season.Nikola Jokic has committed 2.8 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-whistled players in the league (89th percentile).The Denver Nuggets have played at the 5th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games away from their home court.The Nuggets have played at the 10th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which ought to decrease plays for the Pelicans.Nikola Jokic will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city generally reduces stat production in all stat categories.
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