Nikola Jovic has totaled 4.0 defensive rebounds per game this year, placing him in the 81st percentile -- among the hottest players in the NBA by this standard in recent games.Nikola Jovic has averaged 25.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.7 higher than he's averaged over the course of the year.The Toronto Raptors have played at the 7th-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Heat.This year, opposing squads have snagged 10.1 offensive boards per game (5th-lowest in the NBA) against the Raptors (lessening possessions that could otherwise lead to more opportunities for offense).
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