Pascal Siakam's 23 points weren't enough to save the Nuggets from a 114-102 victory over the Pacers.

November 8th - The Denver Nuggets defeated the Indiana Pacers 114-102 . Jokic contributed 19 points, 13 rebounds , and 8 assists, while Johnson added 18 points , 4 rebounds , and 1 assist. For the Pacers, Siakam scored 23 points, 2 rebounds , and 5 assists, while Nance Jr. contributed 15 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist.

In the first quarter, the Pacers got off to a 5-0 run. The Nuggets responded with a Gordon alley-oop dunk, followed by points from Jokic and Johnson, and a Murray layup to give the Pacers the lead. At the end of the first quarter, the Nuggets led 27-19 . In the second quarter, the Pacers narrowed the gap to 6 points at one point. However, the Nuggets extended their lead to double digits through scoring from Johnson, Bagley, and Jones. Murray and Jones then hit consecutive three-pointers, and DeRozan contributed points with field goals and free throws. At halftime, the Nuggets led 64-41.

After switching sides, the Pacers narrowed the gap to 14 points at one point. The Nuggets relied on Jokic to score consecutively with jump shots, three-pointers, and drives, while Murray responded. At the end of the third quarter, the Nuggets led 90-78 . In the final quarter, the Pacers narrowed the gap to 95-102 with a layup and free throw by Siakam, and a three-pointer by Walker . In the crucial moments, Murray hit a three-pointer to stabilize the situation, Jones and Gordon scored consecutively, and Braun extended the lead with free throws. In the final stages, Murray scored on a fast break layup, and Gordon made both free throws. Ultimately, the Nuggets defeated the Pacers 114-102 .

Nuggets player statistics

Jokic 19 points, 13 rebounds , 8 assists; Johnson 18 points, 4 rebounds , 1 assist; Murray 16 points , 6 rebounds, 8 assists; Jones 13 points , 6 rebounds; Gordon 12 points , 5 rebounds ; DeRozan 11 points , 1 rebound, 5 assists; Bagley 10 points , 3 rebounds; Braun 6 points , 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Blazier 3 points , 4 rebounds, 2 assists; Jones 3 points, 4 rebounds , 4 assists .

Pacers player data

Pascal Siakam 23 points , 2 rebounds, 5 assists; Larry Nance Jr. 15 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist; Ivica Zubac 10 points , 12 rebounds , 5 assists; Toppin 10 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists; Nembuhad 9 points , 1 rebound , 8 assists ; Kemba Walker 9 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists; Nesmith 8 points , 5 rebounds , 1 assist ; Jackson 6 points , 4 rebounds , 1 assist; McConnell 6 points , 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Slawson 4 points , 1 rebound , 2 assists; Kelly Oubre Jr. 2 points, 1 rebound; Smith Jr. 2 assists; Hughes 3 rebounds .

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