Dario Saric led the Denver Nuggets in assists during their game against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. He recorded 5 assists, exceeding his projection and marking a milestone for him this season. Saric also contributed 8 points and 4 rebounds in his 18 minutes on the court, but the Nuggets fell short, losing 128-108.
What It Means
Saric’s performance against the Rockets is notable as he achieved a season-high with his 5 assists. This game adds to his recent contributions where he has been more active in playmaking. For the season, Saric is averaging just 1.4 assists per game, ranking him 64th among power forwards. Despite limited playing time this year due to missing games, he has finished in the top-5 at his position for assists in nearly a quarter of his appearances.
