Indiana aims to rebound Wednesday after a 135-119 loss to Cleveland ended its brief two-game surge over Washington and Chicago. The Pacers close a four-game homestand against Nikola Jokic and a shorthanded Nuggets squad missing Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun, key scorers sidelined by injuries.
Spencer Jones, stepping in for Gordon, flashed upside with a career-best 28 against Dallas, despite a modest 4.5-point average. Pascal Siakam continues to pace Indiana in points, boards, and steals, while Jokic leads Denver across the box score, including 11 assists per game. Both teams dropped Monday matchups, adding urgency before Indiana’s Friday trip to Chicago.
Game Details
Indiana Pacers Injuries
| Name | Pos | Est. Return Date | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Furphy | G | 3 Dec | Out | 3 Dec: Furphy (ankle) is questionable. |
| Kam Jones | G | 8 Dec | Out | 1 Dec: Jones (lower back) has been ruled out. |
| Quenton Jackson | G | 8 Dec | Out | 1 Dec: Jackson (hamstring) will remain on the inactive list. |
| Aaron Nesmith | G | 18 Dec | Out | 16 Nov: Nesmith (knee) is expected to be out for around four weeks. |
| Obi Toppin | F | 2 Feb | Out | 1 Nov: Toppin will undergo surgery to place a screw in his right foot Monday. |
| Tyrese Haliburton | G | 1 Oct | Out | 8 Jul: Haliburton will miss the entire 2025-26 season while recovering from surgery on his right Achilles tendon. |
Denver Nuggets Injuries
| Name | Pos | Est. Return Date | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | G | 3 Dec | Day-To-Day | 3 Dec: Murray is questionable for Wednesday’s game against Indiana due to a sprained right ankle. |
| Nikola Jokic | C | 3 Dec | Day-To-Day | 3 Dec: Jokic (wrist) is probable for Wednesday against the Pacers. |
| Julian Strawther | G | 11 Dec | Out | 2 Dec: Strawther (back) remains without a timetable to return. |
| Aaron Gordon | F | 2 Jan | Out | 23 Nov: Gordon (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks. |
| Christian Braun | G | 9 Jan | Out | 15 Nov: Christian Braun (ankle) will be re-evaluated in six weeks after suffering a left ankle sprain. |
Pacers: G – Andrew Nembhard, G – Bennedict Mathurin, F – Ben Sheppard, F – Pascal Siakam, C – Jay Huff
Nuggets: G – Jamal Murray, G – Peyton Watson, F – Spencer Jones, F – Cameron Johnson, C – Nikola Jokic
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