Nikola Jokic has tallied a mere 9.4 defensive rebounds per game this year, a significant dropoff from his 10.9 defensive rebounds per game last year.Nikola Jokic has averaged 2.6 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the highest-fouling players in the NBA (85th percentile).The Denver Nuggets have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace in the league over the last 10 games while playing on the road.The Rockets have played at the 5th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to reduce possessions for the Nuggets.Playing at home, the Rockets have allowed the 3rd-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the league to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).
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