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In regard to scoring, the Jazz's lackluster 107.1 points per game while playing at home settles in as the 2nd-worst in the NBA this year.
John Collins has accumulated 2.9 personal fouls per game with the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 89th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone. In regard to scoring, the Jazz's lackluster 107.1 points per game while playing at home settles in as the 2nd-worst in the NBA this year. The matchup vs. the Denver Nuggets is a difficult one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted a lowly 2.6 foul shots per game this year (least in the NBA).
Among all players in the NBA, Svi Mykhailiuk registers in the 95th percentile for 3-point ability with an exceptional 41.7% rate since the start of last season. Among all players in the NBA, Svi Mykhailiuk comes in at the 3rd percentile for personal fouls, posting just 0.5 fouls per game since the start of last season. The 9th-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Utah Jazz. The Nuggets have played at the 4th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to increase plays for the Utah Jazz. The Jazz rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).
Jamal Murray has attempted 5.7 threes per game away from his home court this year, ranking in the 80th percentile among all players in the NBA. Jamal Murray has averaged 35.0 minutes per game away from his home court this year, placing him in the 92nd percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The Nuggets have played at the 4th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Denver Nuggets will likely get a boost in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 9th-fastest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Jazz). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Denver Nuggets grade out 10th-best in in the NBA with 11.9 offensive rebounds per game this year.
Peyton Watson has converted 48.5% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 10 games, 12.8% higher than he's made from downtown overall this season. Peyton Watson has been on the court for 31.7 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 5.9 more than he's been on the court for overall this season. This year when they are on the road, the opposition's starting PFs have registered 24.0 points per game (most in the NBA) vs. the Jazz, designating this as a favorable matchup for offensive efficiency. The Nuggets have played at the 4th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Denver Nuggets will likely get a boost in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 9th-fastest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Jazz).
In regard to scoring, the Jazz's lackluster 107.1 points per game while playing at home settles in as the 2nd-worst in the NBA this year. This year when they are playing at home, the opposition's starting PGs have tallied 4.5 3-point attempts per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Nuggets, labeling this as a difficult matchup.
Michael Porter Jr. has successfully made 7.3 shots made from the field per game this year, placing him in the 88th percentile among all players in the league. Out of all players in the NBA, Michael Porter Jr. slots into the 85th percentile for three-pointers sunk away from home, registering 2.3 per game this year. Out of all players in the league, Michael Porter Jr. lands in the 95th percentile for playing time, registering a colossal 36.2 minutes per game this year. The matchup vs. the Utah Jazz is a favorable one for three-pointers; the other team's starting SFs have tallied the most threes per game in the league this year (2.4). The Nuggets have played at the 4th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games.
With respect to three-point attempts, the least aggressive offense in the NBA as the away team this year has been the Denver Nuggets. Christian Braun will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city usually decreases player performance in all facets of the game.
Collin Sexton has successfully made 2.5 3-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 0.6 higher than he's converted over the course of the year. The 9th-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Utah Jazz. The Nuggets have played at the 4th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to increase plays for the Utah Jazz. The Jazz rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists). Out of all players in the NBA, Collin Sexton registers in the 85th percentile for free throws drained when playing at home, totaling a whopping 3.1 per game this year.
Russell Westbrook has converted just 37.1% of his field goal attempts this season, significantly less than his 43.9 mark last season. Among all players in the league, Russell Westbrook slots into the 80th percentile for personal fouls, posting a monstrous 2.6 fouls per game without the home court advantage this year. With respect to three-point attempts, the least aggressive offense in the NBA as the away team this year has been the Denver Nuggets. Russell Westbrook will not hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing while traveling tends to lower player performance across the board.
Walker Kessler has made 70.5% of his field goal attempts while on his home court this year, ranking in the 96th percentile among all players in the NBA. The 9th-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Utah Jazz. The Nuggets have played at the 4th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to increase plays for the Utah Jazz. The Jazz rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Nikola Jokic is a good one for getting to the foul line; when guarding other starting Cs this year, they have attempted a massive 4.3 foul shots per game (89th percentile).
Nikola Jokic has converted 62.1% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 6.0% more than he's converted in all games this year. Nikola Jokic has converted a terrific 2.2 three-pointers per game this season, a significant increase from his 1.1 mark last season. Out of all players in the league, Nikola Jokic rates in the 99th percentile for playing time, compiling a colossal 37.7 minutes per game this year. The matchup against Walker Kessler is a strong one; he has allowed a colossal 18.6 points per game when guarding opposing starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The Nuggets have played at the 4th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games.
