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Jusuf Nurkic
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Jusuf Nurkic - Player Props
Pros
The matchup vs. Alperen Sengun is a strong one for 3-point attempts; when Sengun is playing at home and squaring off against fellow starting Cs this year, they have attempted a massive 2.3 threes per game (83rd percentile).
The Rockets have played at the 3rd-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games at home, which ought to boost plays for the Phoenix Suns.
Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Phoenix Suns rank 3rdbest in in the league with 13.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.
While playing at home, the Houston Rockets have given up the 5th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.8) in the league to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).
Cons
Out of all players in the NBA, Jusuf Nurkic lands in the 19th percentile for 3-point performance with a a bad 24.9% rate this year.
Jusuf Nurkic has committed 3.4 personal fouls per game without the home court advantage this year, ranking in the 96th percentile -- among the NBA's most-whistled.
When it comes to shot attempts from downtown, the 2nd-least aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Phoenix Suns.
The 2nd-least up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Phoenix Suns.
Jusuf Nurkic will not have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on the road tends to lower stat production for all stats.
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