Nikola Jokić posts 19, 13 and 8 as the Nuggets beat the Pacers 114-102 in the NBA Mexico City Game
Nov 7, 2026
Nuggets 114, Pacers 102
Nikola Jokić had 19 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists as Denver won the NBA Mexico City Game at Arena CDMX on Saturday.
Jokić's line
He shot 7 of 20 and 4 of 4 at the line in 36 minutes. Cameron Johnson scored 18 and Jamal Murray had 16 and 8 assists.
Pacers' only lead
Indiana led 5-0 after a Pascal Siakam three. Denver went up 8-7 and led 27-19 after one.
15-0 run
A second-quarter run turned 34-28 into 49-28. Murray's jumper made it 64-37 and Denver led 64-41 at the half.
Indiana fights back
The Pacers won the third 37-26 and got within 88-78, but Denver led 90-78 going into the fourth.
Closing stretch
Indiana got within 110-102 with 2:07 left. Murray and Aaron Gordon then made four free throws to close it.
Bench impact
Spencer Jones scored 13 on 5-of-6 shooting off the bench. Denver had only 5 turnovers and 54 points in the paint.
Indiana's side
Siakam led all scorers with 23. Larry Nance Jr. added 15 and Indiana shot 15 of 48 from three without Tyrese Haliburton.
Photo credit
Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets' starters. Video still from YouTube, resized.
Keep reading
Read the full article for more context and the latest details.
Read the full article