Nikola Jokic has averaged 12.9 rebounds per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the NBA by this metric: 100th percentile.Among all players in the NBA, Nikola Jokic rates in the 96th percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 35.5 minutes per game on his home court this year.The Pelicans have played at the 5th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should lead to increased possessions for the Nuggets.The Nuggets check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).Nikola Jokic should see a spike in productivity in all facets of the game due to having the home court advantage in this contest.
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