Nikola Jokic has posted 10.0 defensive boards per game this year, placing him among the best players in the NBA in this category: 100th percentile.Among all players in the league, Nikola Jokic places in the 99th percentile for playing time, logging a whopping 36.4 minutes per game this year.The Nuggets have played at the 5th-fastest pace in the NBA this year.The Nuggets will likely see an increase in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 5th-fastest pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder).Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets grade out 8th-best in in the league while playing on the road with 12.1 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.
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