Short-handed Nuggets triumph over Pacers

Short-handed Nuggets Triumph over Pacers

Nikola Jokic delivered an impressive performance with 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 14 assists, securing his sixth triple-double in nine games this season. He led the Denver Nuggets to a 117-100 victory against the Indiana Pacers, despite the team missing key players.

Game Highlights

The Nuggets completed a four-game homestand sweep on Saturday night.
Denver played without Jamal Murray (left calf tightness) and Aaron Gordon (left hamstring) during the second game of a back-to-back.
Jalen Pickett and Peyton Watson, who scored a season-high 16 points, started in place of the absent players.

Player Notes

Aaron Gordon, who missed 31 games last season due to injuries, is currently averaging a career-best 20.1 points per game.

“If he feels something that can turn into something worse, there is a little bit of apprehension,” Denver coach David Adelman said before the game. “Aaron’s a guy we have to protect … because there’s just not that many human beings that are that big and jump that high and explode like that.”

Pacers Team Status

Indiana has been struggling, losing eight of their last nine games.
Andrew Nembhard returned from a left shoulder strain, having missed seven games.
Aaron Nesmith led the Pacers with 25 points, while Nembhard contributed 22 points.
Monte Morris, signed on Friday, played 15 minutes and scored one point.

Summary: Despite key absences, Nikola Jokic’s triple-double propelled the Nuggets to a solid win over a struggling Pacers squad, showcasing Denver's depth and resilience.

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WISH-TV — 2025-11-09