Nikola Jokic has averaged a terrific 1.8 steals per game this year, significantly more than his 1.4 steals per game last year.Out of all players in the league, Nikola Jokic measures in the 95th percentile for playing time, totaling a colossal 35.2 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year.The Denver Nuggets have played at the 5th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games at home.The Denver Nuggets will likely see an increase in plays in this game from being pitted against the 5th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).Nikola Jokic will likely see an increase in efficiency in all facets of the game in light of possessing the home court advantage in this contest.
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