Phoenix @ Denver picks

Jamal Murray has averaged 35.2 minutes per game at home this year, putting him in the 96th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. The 5th-speediest tempo team in the NBA this year has been the Denver Nuggets. The Phoenix Suns have played at the 4th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home stadium, which ought to raise possessions for the Nuggets. Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets grade out 10th-best in in the league with 11.3 offensive rebounds per game this year. Jamal Murray ought to see an increase in effectiveness in all stat categories due to enjoying the home court advantage in this game.

Russell Westbrook has averaged a terrific 6.1 assists per game this season, a significant increase from his 4.3 assists per game last season. The 5th-speediest tempo team in the NBA this year has been the Denver Nuggets. The Phoenix Suns have played at the 4th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home stadium, which ought to raise possessions for the Nuggets. Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets grade out 10th-best in in the league with 11.3 offensive rebounds per game this year. Russell Westbrook figures to see an increase in production in all stat categories considering possessing the home court advantage in this contest.

Russell Westbrook has totaled 1.8 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games playing at home, 0.6 higher than he's totaled overall this year at home. The 5th-speediest tempo team in the NBA this year has been the Denver Nuggets. The Phoenix Suns have played at the 4th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home stadium, which ought to raise possessions for the Nuggets. Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets grade out 10th-best in in the league with 11.3 offensive rebounds per game this year. Russell Westbrook figures to see an increase in production in all stat categories considering possessing the home court advantage in this contest.

The 5th-speediest tempo team in the NBA this year has been the Denver Nuggets. The Phoenix Suns have played at the 4th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home stadium, which ought to raise possessions for the Nuggets. Offensive rebounds retain possession and lead to extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets grade out 10th-best in in the league with 11.3 offensive rebounds per game this year. Aaron Gordon will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing with the home court advantage usually improves stat production in all facets of the game.