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NBA PicksGuerschon Yabusele has sunk 55.0% of his field goal attempts over the last 15 games, 6.3% higher than he's converted in all games this year. Guerschon Yabusele has been on the court for 34.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.8 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the year. The matchup with Nikola Jokic rates in the 100th percentile with the other side's starting Cs hitting a monstrous 58.9% of their 3-point shots this year when they are on the away squad. The Philadelphia 76ers will likely see a rise in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 4th-quickest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Denver Nuggets). As it relates to getting to the free-throw line, the 76ers's stellar 24.5 foul shot attempts per game when playing away from home places best in the NBA over the last 15 games.
Among all players in the NBA, Michael Porter Jr. rates in the 88th percentile for playing time, putting up a monstrous 33.1 minutes per game on his home court this year. The 4th-speediest tempo home offense in the league over the last 20 games has been the Nuggets. Michael Porter Jr. ought to see an increase in efficiency in all stat categories considering controlling the home court advantage in this contest.
Out of all players in the league, Andre Drummond comes in at the 75th percentile for personal fouls, posting a colossal 2.2 fouls per game when playing on the road this year. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the most sluggish pace in the league this year. The Philadelphia 76ers have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games when playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Andre Drummond has successfully made 65.5% of his free throw attempts this year, ranking him in the 21st percentile among all players in the NBA. Andre Drummond will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road tends to decrease player performance for all stats.
Andre Drummond has put up a mere 2.6 offensive boards per game this season, a sizeable decrease from his 3.3 offensive boards per game last season. Out of all players in the league, Andre Drummond comes in at the 75th percentile for personal fouls, posting a colossal 2.2 fouls per game when playing on the road this year. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the most sluggish pace in the league this year. The Philadelphia 76ers have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games when playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Andre Drummond will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road tends to decrease player performance for all stats.
Guerschon Yabusele has averaged 3.0 assists per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 higher than he's averaged overall this season. Guerschon Yabusele has been on the court for 34.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.8 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the year. The Philadelphia 76ers will likely see a rise in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 4th-quickest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Denver Nuggets).
Guerschon Yabusele has put up 3.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 more than he's put up over the course of the year. Guerschon Yabusele has been on the court for 34.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.8 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the year. The Philadelphia 76ers will likely see a rise in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 4th-quickest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Denver Nuggets).
Paul George has been called for 4.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games away from home, 1.4 more than he's been called for over the course of the season on the road. This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have totaled 3.7 3-point attempts per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) against the Denver Nuggets, resulting in a tough matchup. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the most sluggish pace in the league this year. The Philadelphia 76ers have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games when playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, opposing starting PFs have attempted 2.6 free throws per game (lowest in the league) against the Denver Nuggets, struggling to get to the free-throw line.
Jamal Murray has tallied 5.9 assists per game this year at home, putting him among the hottest players in the NBA by this metric recently: 94th percentile. Jamal Murray has played 34.8 minutes per game playing at home this year, placing him in the 94th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. The 4th-speediest tempo home offense in the league over the last 20 games has been the Nuggets. Jamal Murray will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium usually boosts player performance for all stats.