Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray combined for 62 points, leading the Denver Nuggets (31-14) to a 114-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers (24-20).
The Serbian superstar recorded a triple-double with 31 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Murray complemented Jokic’s brilliance with a 31-point contribution.
Myles Turner led the Pacers with 22 points, while Pascal Siakam added 16 points and 10 rebounds. The absence of Tyrese Haliburton, sidelined with a strained left hamstring, posed a challenge for the Pacers.
The Pacers fought back from a 12-point deficit entering the fourth quarter, tying the score at 100 and briefly taking a 103-102 lead. However, Jokic’s strategic foul challenge reversed the call, and he subsequently made a crucial basket, sparking a 12-6 run that sealed the Nuggets’ victory.
