Russell Westbrook has tallied 0.5 blocks per game this year, ranking in the 75th percentile -- among the best in the NBA by this metric in recent games.The Denver Nuggets have played at the 5th-most up-tempo tempo in the league this year.The Denver Nuggets will likely see a spike in opportunities today from being pitted against the 10th-speediest pace-of-play road offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the San Antonio Spurs).Russell Westbrook figures to see an increase in efficiency across the board on account of possessing the home court advantage in this matchup.
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