Nikola Jokic has averaged 1.2 steals per game this year, placing him in the 92nd percentile -- among the NBA's best by this standard in recent days.Among all players in the league, Nikola Jokic comes in at the 90th percentile for playing time, registering a whopping 33.8 minutes per game while at home this year.The Portland Trail Blazers have played at the 10th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games away from their home court, which should boost plays for the Denver Nuggets.Nikola Jokic figures to see an increase in effectiveness in all facets of the game as a result of controlling the home court advantage in this game.
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