Pacers vs Nuggets: Denver Wins 114-102 in Indianapolis

Denver established its control before halftime and held off Indiana after the break. Pascal Siakam finished as the game’s leading scorer with 23 points for the Pacers, while Nikola Jokic collected a game-high 13 rebounds.

Pacers vs Nuggets game recap

Denver took the first quarter 27-19, then extended the margin by winning the second 37-22. That sequence gave the Nuggets a 64-41 lead at halftime and set the terms for the rest of the contest.

Indiana responded with a 37-26 third quarter, cutting into the deficit after the interval. The teams then played the fourth quarter level at 24-24, leaving Denver to close out Pacers vs Nuggets 114-102. There was no overtime.

The 12-point final margin reflected the Nuggets’ early advantage. Indiana’s productive third quarter changed the flow after halftime, but Denver’s halftime cushion remained intact through the final period.

Key players from Pacers vs Nuggets

Siakam scored 23 points with two rebounds and five assists in 31:37. He went 10-for-18 from the field, made two of seven three-pointers and hit one of two free throws.

Larry Nance provided 15 points in 13:15, making five of seven field-goal attempts and all five of his three-point makes on seven attempts. Ivica Zubac posted a double-double of 10 points and 12 rebounds, adding five assists. He shot 4-for-5 from the field and 2-for-2 at the free-throw line.

Jokic led Denver with 19 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists in 36:18. He made seven of 20 shots, went 1-for-3 from three-point range and converted all four free throws. His points and rebounds gave him a double-double.

Cameron Johnson added 18 points on 8-for-12 shooting in 28:50. Jamal Murray recorded 16 points, six rebounds and eight assists. For Indiana, Andrew Nembhard had eight assists to lead all players in that category, along with nine points and one rebound.

Team statistics

The Nuggets shot 44-for-96 from the field, or 46 percent, compared with 41-for-92, or 45 percent, for the Pacers. Indiana made more three-pointers, going 15-for-48 at 31 percent. Denver was 10-for-35 from beyond the arc at 29 percent.

Free throws were a notable part of Pacers vs Nuggets. Denver made 16 of 19 attempts for 84 percent, while Indiana went 5-for-7 for 71 percent. The Nuggets also led the rebounding battle 51-45 and committed five turnovers to the Pacers’ 10.

Indiana registered 30 assists, with Denver recording 29. The Pacers finished with two steals and five blocks; the Nuggets had four steals and two blocks. Denver’s shooting, rebounding and lower turnover total accompanied the 114-102 road win.

Head-to-head record

This Pacers vs Nuggets result continued Denver’s edge in the listed series meetings. The Nuggets have won four of the five matchups, with the Pacers taking one.

In the two NBA meetings during the 2025-2026 season, Denver won 135-120 at Indiana on 4 December 2025 and 117-100 at home on 9 November 2025. Indiana won 125-120 in Denver on 7 April 2025, while Denver took a 125-116 road win on 25 February 2025.

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