Nikola Jokic has compiled an impressive 1.9 steals per game this year, a significant increase from his 1.4 steals per game last year.Out of all players in the NBA, Nikola Jokic places in the 96th percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 35.4 minutes per game at home this year.The Denver Nuggets have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the league this year.The Pelicans have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games, which should raise possessions for the Nuggets.Nikola Jokic will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home usually increases stat production in all facets of the game.
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