Nikola Jokic has posted 9.4 defensive rebounds per game this year, placing him among the best players in the league by this standard: 100th percentile.Nikola Jokic has been on the court for 32.9 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 87th percentile.The Denver Nuggets will likely see a spike in opportunities today from squaring off against the 3rd-quickest pace offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Thunder).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets rank 4thbest in in the NBA with 11.5 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.Nikola Jokic will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage usually boosts player production in all facets of the game.
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