The Denver Nuggets (14-6) are set to face the Indiana Pacers (4-17) on Wednesday, December 3, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Both teams enter the contest after losses, with the Nuggets falling 121-131 to the Dallas Mavericks and the Pacers losing 119-135 to the Cleveland Cavaliers in their most recent games.
The Nuggets enter the game with a slightly depleted roster. Nikola Jokic is probable with a left wrist sprain, and Jamal Murray is questionable due to a right ankle sprain. Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon, Julian Strawther, Tamar Bates, and DaRon Holmes II remain out.
Despite injuries, Denver maintains a high-powered offense, led by Jokic’s 29.0 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 11.1 assists per game. Murray contributes 23.3 points and 6.7 assists, while Cameron Johnson adds 11.2 points and 2.2 rebounds per contest.
Indiana faces significant lineup challenges. Tyrese Haliburton, Quenton Jackson, Obi Toppin, Aaron Nesmith, Kam Jones, and Johnny Furphy are sidelined, while Furphy is questionable with a left ankle sprain.
ascal Siakam leads the Pacers with 24.1 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, and Bennedict Mathurin adds 21.1 points. Andrew Nembhard handles the point guard duties, averaging 17.5 points and 6.2 assists. Despite their top performers, the team’s record highlights ongoing struggles.
Denver and Indiana have not met this season, making Wednesday’s matchup the first encounter. The Nuggets will look to improve on their defensive lapses seen against Dallas, where they allowed 131 points. Indiana, meanwhile, must address perimeter defense and consistency, having conceded 135 points to Cleveland in their previous game.
