Key Takeaways:
- Jamal Murray delivered a season-high 52 points for Denver in a 135-120 win at Indiana on Wednesday night
- Nikola Jokic tallied 24 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds, narrowly missing his twelfth triple-double of the season
- Pascal Siakam top-scored for the Pacers with 23 points as Indiana suffered a second consecutive defeat
Murray’s Shooting Display Sparks Denver
Jamal Murray exploded for a season-best 52 points, lifting the Denver Nuggets past the depleted Indiana Pacers 135-120 on Wednesday evening in Indianapolis. Murray connected on 19 of 25 shots from the floor and delivered an astonishing 10 of 11 from beyond the arc, just hours after being listed as questionable due to a sprained right ankle. He finished three points shy of his career-high tally.
BROUGHT IT #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/8eNuC0SqIb
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) December 4, 2025
Jokic Dictates the Tempo
Nikola Jokic produced another all-round display in front of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, registering 24 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds. Jokic fell only two rebounds short of recording back-to-back triple-doubles to start December but remains the league leader with 11 triple-doubles so far this campaign. Teammates Bruce Brown, Tim Hardaway Jr, and Peyton Watson also reached double figures as Denver registered its third win in five outings.
Pacers Battle Despite Injuries
Pascal Siakam paced the Pacers with 23 points, while Andrew Nembhard contributed 16 points and seven assists on a night when six Indiana players scored in double digits. The Pacers, who are navigating multiple early-season injuries, have now lost two straight after notching their first back-to-back victories of the season.
| Team | Top Scorer | Points | Key Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | Jamal Murray | 52 | 10/11 3PT, 19/25 FG |
| Indiana Pacers | Pascal Siakam | 23 | Six players in double figures |
Game Flow and Key Runs
The Nuggets opened up a 27-17 lead in the first quarter with a 13-0 run and, after Indiana narrowed the gap to 50-45 midway through the second period, Denver closed out the half on a 22-3 surge, holding the Pacers without a basket for over four minutes. Denver pushed their advantage to 92-63 midway through the third quarter. Despite this, the Pacers rallied to trim the deficit to 13 points on several occasions in the final period, though the Nuggets ultimately held firm.
Looking Ahead
Denver will travel to Atlanta for their next fixture on Friday night, while the Pacers are set to face Chicago away, also on Friday.
