Nikola Jokic has averaged 9.4 defensive boards per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the league by this standard: 100th percentile.Among all players in the NBA, Nikola Jokic rates in the 94th percentile for playing time, logging an enormous 34.4 minutes per game this year.The Nuggets are expected to get a boost in plays in this contest from facing the 8th-most up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Grizzlies).Nikola Jokic will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home usually boosts player production across the board.
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