Nikola Jokic has averaged 10.1 defensive rebounds per game away from home this year, placing him in the 100th percentile -- one of the best in the NBA in this category.Nikola Jokic has played 36.3 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 98th percentile.The Denver Nuggets have played at the 5th-fastest tempo in the league this year.The Nuggets will likely see a spike in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 3rd-quickest tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder).Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about further chances for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets grade out 8th-best in in the league without the home court advantage with 12.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games.
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