Indiana Pacers 102-114 Denver Nuggets: Jokic leads the way
Nikola Jokic posted 19 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists as the Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers 114-102 in the NBA on Saturday, 7 November 2026.
Nuggets win on the back of a strong first half
The Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers 114-102 in the NBA on Saturday, 7 November 2026. The game was effectively shaped in the first two quarters, which Denver won 27-19 and 37-22.
Nikola Jokic set the tone early, scoring 10 of his 19 points in the opening quarter. He finished with 19 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists.
Key moments
Denver's second quarter was the decisive stretch, as they outscored Indiana 37-22. That run left the Pacers with a large gap to close after the break.
Indiana responded strongly in the third quarter, winning it 37-26. The fourth quarter finished level at 24-24, so the hosts could not complete the recovery.
The numbers
Pascal Siakam was the leading scorer on the night with 23 points for the Indiana Pacers. Ivica Zubac pulled down 12 rebounds and Andrew Nembhard added 8 assists.
For the Denver Nuggets, Jokic led the team in points, rebounds and assists. His 8 assists matched Nembhard's total for the Pacers.
What it means
The win moves the Denver Nuggets to a 5-3 record after eight games, placing them 13th of 30 in the standings. They have scored 922 points and conceded 905 so far this season.
The Indiana Pacers drop to 3-7 after ten games and sit 22nd of 30. They have scored 1103 points and allowed 1142.
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