Tale of two seasons

A closer look at the Nuggets’ offense, entering weekend play, before and after coach Michael Malone inserted Nikola Jokic as the team’s starting center Dec. 15. NBA ranking in parentheses: Period Pre-change Post-change Games 25 46 Off. rating 102.7 (19) 114.2 (1)

Assist% 55.8 (17)

64.3 (3) FG% 43.7 (24) 48.6 (2) 3pt% 35 (15) 38.5 (4)