Nikola Jokic has averaged 1.3 steals per game this year, putting him in the 94th percentile -- one of the best in the NBA in this category over this stretch of games.Nikola Jokic has tallied 33.1 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 89th percentile.The Timberwolves have played at the 7th-fastest pace in the league this year, which should raise opportunities for the Nuggets.Nikola Jokic will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city tends to increases player performance across the board.
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