Nikola Jokic has tallied a terrific 4.5 offensive boards per game this season, quite a bit more than his 2.9 offensive boards per game last season.Among all players in the league, Nikola Jokic places in the 100th percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 38.2 minutes per game this year.The Nuggets have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games.The Grizzlies have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA with the home court advantage this year, which should lead to increased plays for the Nuggets.The Nuggets check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists).
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