Russell Westbrook has compiled an impressive 6.4 assists per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 4.3 assists per game last 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).The Nuggets check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).Russell Westbrook ought to get a boost in production in all stat categories due to controlling the home court advantage in this contest.
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