Tre Jones has put up a mere 5.0 assists per game this season, quite a bit less than his 6.6 assists per game last season.Tre Jones has tallied a mere 23.5 minutes per game this season, significantly less than his 28.7 minutes per game last season.The San Antonio Spurs will likely experience a decrease in opportunities in this game from competing against the 4th-least up-tempo pace team in the league this year (the Denver Nuggets).Without the home court advantage, the Nuggets have given up the 7th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.7) in the league to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).Tre Jones is expected to suffer a reduction in output in all stat categories in light of being on the road in this matchup.
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