- Matchup: Indiana Pacers vs Denver Nuggets
- Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
- Broadcast: Altitude
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The Denver Nuggets (5-2) are set to host the Indiana Pacers (1-7) at Ball Arena this Saturday.
In their last outing, the Pacers faced the Nets, suffering a 112-103 defeat. Indiana accumulated 23 personal fouls, while Brooklyn had 17. The Pacers managed to convert 14 out of 40 three-point attempts. The Nets, shooting 74.3% from the free-throw line, succeeded on 26 of their 35 attempts. Brooklyn secured a total of 45 rebounds (10 offensive and 35 defensive) and recorded 5 blocks. They also facilitated 26 assists and garnered 9 steals. Defensively, Indiana allowed their opponents to shoot 41.9%, giving up 36 of 86 attempts. They made 29 assists, forced 14 turnovers, and registered 6 steals. On the boards, the Pacers collected 56 total rebounds, with 16 on the offensive end. Indiana also made 8 out of 13 free throw attempts (61.5%) and finished with a field goal shooting percentage of 41.4% (41 out of 99), including 13 successful three-pointers out of 36 attempts.
Pascal Siakam significantly impacted the previous game, scoring 23 points on 10 of 21 shooting. He played for 36 minutes, also recording 6 rebounds and finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% while dishing out 10 assists.
The Pacers enter this matchup with a record of 1-7 this season. They average 14.0 turnovers per game and commit 24.5 fouls per game as a team. Collectively, Indiana grabs 49.6 rebounds per contest and has provided 190 assists this year, ranking 25th in the NBA. The Pacers are shooting 30.9% from three-point range (98 of 317) and 73.5% from the free-throw line. Their average points per game stands at 111.6 (28th in the league), and they connect on 40.8% of their field goals.
Defensively, the Pacers force 13.9 turnovers per game while committing 24.5 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 32.9% from beyond the arc and rank 23rd in the NBA for opponents’ points per game (119.5). Indiana permits an opponent shooting percentage of 46.3% (330 of 713) and gives up 48.9 rebounds per game as a group. They rank 6th in the league for assists surrendered, with 193 allowed this season.
The Nuggets achieved victory in their most recent game against the Heat, finishing 122-112. Denver successfully secured 40 defensive rebounds and 21 offensive rebounds, totaling 61 in the game. They committed 17 turnovers while earning 10 steals. The Heat’s 20 personal fouls sent the Nuggets to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 25 attempts (89.3%). Denver shot 27.5% from three-point territory, sinking 11 out of 40 attempts. Overall, they finished the game shooting 42.6% (43 out of 101). The Nuggets limited the Heat to 38 successful shots from 86 attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 44.2% for Miami. They allowed Miami to shoot 34.1% from three (14 of 41) and 88.0% on free throws (22 of 25), while granting the Heat 38 total rebounds (5 offensive).
Nikola Jokic was a crucial contributor for the Nuggets, making 12 of 18 attempts for a field goal percentage of 66.7%. He recorded 33 points, 15 rebounds, and 16 assists in 37 minutes of play.
Currently, Denver holds a record of 5-2 for the season. Offensively, the Nuggets are shooting 50.3% from the field, placing them 3rd in the league. They have scored a total of 872 points (averaging 124.6 points per game) while pulling down 47.9 rebounds per contest. They distribute 30.3 assists per game (2nd in the league) and average 14.4 turnovers per game. The Nuggets commit 21.0 fouls per game, converting 86.0% from the free-throw line.
On defense, the Nuggets surrender 31.9% shooting from three-point range (86 of 270) and allow opponents to convert 76.9% of their free-throw attempts. They allow 24.6 assists and 39.7 rebounds per game, ranking 7th and 4th in these categories respectively. Ranking 6th in the league, Denver gives up 113.6 points per game. They force 14.4 turnovers nightly and allow teams to shoot 45.4% from the field (7th in the league).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Selection: Go with Denver
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