Nikola Jokic has averaged 9.4 defensive rebounds per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the league in this category: 100th percentile.Nikola Jokic has tallied 34.4 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 94th percentile.The Denver Nuggets will likely see a spike in opportunities today from sharing the court with the 7th-most up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 25 games (the Phoenix Suns).The Denver Nuggets check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).Nikola Jokic will enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage tends to raise stat production in all facets of the game.
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