Tip-off: 5:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Arena CDMX (Mexico City Arena), Mexico City, Mexico (NBA Mexico City Game / neutral site)
TV: NBA TV
This is a regular-season neutral-site contest in Mexico City, the third straight year the NBA has staged a game there around Día de Muertos. The Nuggets hold the better early record; the Pacers are looking to build on a recent win while dealing with significant injuries.
Current Rosters / Projected Lineups
Denver Nuggets: Typical core includes Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Cameron Johnson, Aaron Gordon, and Nikola Jokić. Depth options include DeMar DeRozan (if available) and others.
Indiana Pacers: Projected groups feature Andrew Nembhard, Braden Smith (or similar), Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam, and Ivica Zubac (availability dependent). Depth has been tested by absences.
Injury Reports
Nuggets: Julian Strawther (left knee sprain, out); Spencer Jones (hamstring, out in some reports); DeMar DeRozan (lower back spasms, probable/questionable/GTD). Core stars Jokić, Murray, Gordon, and Johnson are expected to be available.
Pacers: Tyrese Haliburton (left hamstring strain, out); Ben Sheppard (left meniscus surgery, out); Johnny Furphy (right ACL, out); T.J. McConnell (right hamstring, questionable/out in reports); Kelly Oubre Jr. (left calf, questionable); others listed in recent reports. The backcourt and wing depth are significantly impacted.
Recent Team Forms
Nuggets: 4-3 overall. Recent results include a solid win over Toronto featuring a Jokić triple-double. Offense is efficient around the two-time MVP; they rank solidly in scoring and shooting. Road/neutral form has been mixed but competitive.
Pacers: 3-6 overall. Snapped a skid with a win at Memphis. Home record has been poor early (0-4 in some tracking), and the absence of Haliburton has limited the offense. They have shown scoring balance in wins but consistency remains an issue.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Nikola Jokić vs. Ivica Zubac / Pacers frontcourt: Jokić’s playmaking, scoring, and rebounding will test Indiana’s interior defense and help schemes.
Jamal Murray / Cameron Johnson vs. Andrew Nembhard / Aaron Nesmith: Perimeter creation and shooting matchups; Murray’s scoring punch is a major factor.
Aaron Gordon / Pascal Siakam: Versatile forwards who impact both ends; physicality and switchability will matter.
Pace and three-point shooting: Both teams can play up-tempo; Denver’s efficiency edge and Indiana’s injury-related depth issues could decide possessions.
Series History
Recent meetings have favored Denver (including a high-scoring win last season driven by big Murray performances). All-time series leans toward the Nuggets in recent years, though Pacers have had competitive showings at home historically. This is the first of two meetings this season (second later in Denver).
Betting Trends
Trends lean toward the Nuggets due to superior talent (especially Jokić), better record, and Pacers’ key absences (Haliburton out). Overs can appeal given both teams’ scoring averages and the neutral-site environment.
Game Odds
Denver Nuggets – 7
Indiana Pacers 229
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 6, 2026
