The Denver Nuggets held off a late Indiana Pacers rally to win 114-102 in Mexico City on November 7, 2026. Denver surged to a 27‑point first‑half lead, 64‑41 at the break, thanks to strong defense and contributions from Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon. The Pacers, led by Pascal Siakam, narrowed the gap in the second half, pulling within seven points early in the fourth. Murray and Gordon sealed the game with key plays as the Nuggets restored a double‑digit margin and closed out the victory south of the border.
The Denver Nuggets cruise past the Indiana Pacers 112-95 in Mexico City, turning a seemingly close contest into a decisive win. Spencer Jones returns to the rotation, contributing 14 points, while a second‑quarter burst from the bench – highlighted by a 10‑0 run – puts the Pacers on the back foot for good. Host Ryan Blackburn recaps the performance on the latest Late Night Nuggets podcast, noting the win sets a positive tone for Denver’s road trip.
The Nuggets spent the first week of November showing both why they remain dangerous and why their start has been difficult to pin down
Spencer Jones made his return to the Nuggets lineup against the Pacers and made an immediate impact.
Jamal Murray came up clutch as the Denver Nuggets held on in Mexico against the Indiana Pacers
Before tipoff in Mexico City, Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon and Pacers rookie Jarace Walker addressed the crowd in Spanish, earning enthusiastic applause. The Nuggets clinched a 114-102 victory, with Cam Johnson scoring 18, Nikola Jokic posting 19-13-8 despite a rough night shooting, and Jamal Murray adding 16 points and eight assists. Indiana’s Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 23 points, but they fell short without star Tyrese Haliburton, now 3-7 overall. Both teams head to Texas next, where Gordon and Walker may showcase their bilingual skills again.
The Dallas Mavericks sit 2-0 in West Group A of the NBA Cup, beating the Utah Jazz 112-100 after a 116-111 win over the Houston Rockets. First‑overall pick Cooper Flagg says the Cup adds an "extra little something" that fuels the team's energy and effort, highlighted by his 21 points—15 in the third quarter—plus 10 rebounds and 7 assists against Utah. Kyrie Irving dropped 35 points in the Rockets game, while P.J. Washington scored 22 early against Utah. With two group games left versus Denver and Phoenix, Dallas aims to maintain its 5-4 overall record and secure a knockout‑round spot before the Dec. 11 championship.
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The Denver Nuggets face the Indiana Pacers Saturday, November 7, 2026, in the NBA Mexico City Game at Arena CDMX. The matchup tips off at 5:00 PM ET on NBA TV and streams live on Fubo (free trial available). Colorado brings a high‑octane offense led by three‑time MVP Nikola Jokic, All‑Star guard Jamal Murray and veteran Aaron Gordon, while Indiana looks to stabilize after a rocky start, counting on Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard and Ivica Zubac. It’s the Pacers’ first game in Mexico City and a chance for a statement win against a Western Conference powerhouse.
Playing with Nikola Jokic can make it much easier to get good looks from three, as Peyton Watson and Tim Hardaway Jr. are finding out.
The Denver Nuggets (4‑3) travel to Mexico City to face the Indiana Pacers (3‑6) in a neutral‑site showdown at Arena CDMX on Nov. 7, 3 p.m. MST. Both clubs come off shaky starts – the Nuggets have been inconsistent, while the Pacers are hampered by injuries, including a hamstring loss to star Tyrese Haliburton. Key matchups feature PG Jamal Murray versus Braden Smith and a battle in the frontcourt with Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon. Injuries linger: DeMar DeRozan is probable, Julian Strawther, Ben Sheppard and Johnny Furphy are out, and several players are questionable. The game streams on Altitude TV and airs on Altitude Radio 92.5 FM.
The Denver Nuggets list DeMar DeRozan as probable for Saturday’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers despite low‑back spasms. The 37‑year‑old, now a bench player in his first Nuggets season, averages 10.7 points, 2.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds over six games, shooting 40.4%. Denver’s only other injury is Julian Strawther (out with a left knee sprain). Indiana faces a deeper list: Kelly Oubre Jr. and TJ McConnell are questionable, while Tyrese Haliburton, Johnny Furphey, Ben Sheppard and others are out. The report clarifies DeRozan’s likely availability and both teams’ health statuses.
Trevon Brazile has played too well to lose minutes in the rotation, and the Nuggets need to find someone else to take minutes from.
The Indiana Pacers host the Denver Nuggets for an official NBA regular‑season game on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at Arena CDMX in Mexico City. Marking the league’s 35th Mexico City Game since 1992, the matchup counts in the standings and highlights the NBA’s push into Latin America. It’s the Pacers’ first game in Mexico, while the Nuggets return after a 2006 preseason visit to Monterrey. Both teams add another chapter to their international history, which includes exhibitions in Taipei, Beijing and London. The event also features NBA Cares, Jr. NBA/WNBA programs and broader fan‑engagement initiatives.
Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones is expected to make his season debut on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers in the NBA's Mexico City Game after recovering from a hamstring injury.
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The Nuggets have been leaning on their two-way players to fill bench space early in the season. It could force the team to promote one of them.
In this Inside the Suns deep dive, the Fantable roundtable debates rookie center Khaman Maluach’s minutes after coach Jordan Ott limited him to 4.9‑minute fourth‑quarters against Denver and Golden State and 10.3 MPG in first halves. Panelists note his rawness, thinness at center, and the need for gradual development versus the Suns’ defensive struggles that contributed to losses. They also discuss the impact of a healthier Deandre Oso, the absence of Mark Williams, and whether Ott should mix younger players like Maluach, Cam Fleming and Koa Kahler into larger roles amid a tough schedule.
Spencer Jones clears the injury list and is set for his season debut Saturday in Mexico City against Indiana, after missing Denver’s first seven games with a hamstring strain. Veteran DeMar DeRozan is also listed as probable after a back spasm. Meanwhile, Nikola Jokic finally looks like his MVP self, dropping 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in a win over Toronto, though the Nuggets are 4‑3 overall and 0‑3 against winning teams, raising concerns about his contract and the supporting cast’s performance. Rookie Bryce Hopkins shines with a career‑high 18 points in the same victory, earning praise from coach David Adelman and Jokic.
The Los Angeles Lakers host the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at 10:00 PM ET in a Western Conference showdown. The game airs on Prime Video, which also offers a free live stream. Luka Doncic leads the Lakers after a 138‑117 win over Miami, while Portland looks to build on its 118‑110 victory over Denver. Key factors include limiting turnovers, rebounding, and containing Doncic’s playmaking. Fans can catch the action on Prime’s platform, subject to regional restrictions.
Spencer Jones is set to rejoin the Denver Nuggets rotation on Saturday, Nov. 7, when Denver faces the Indiana Pacers in Mexico City, after recovering from a hamstring strain. Coach and front office have targeted the game for his return, and he is no longer on the injury report. Jones brings defense, three‑point shooting and veteran stability, but his comeback forces a reshuffle of a rotation that has featured rookies Trevon Brazile and Bryce Hopkins. Analysts predict a 10‑ or 11‑man rotation, likely limiting Hopkins’s minutes while giving Jones about 14 minutes to prove his worth alongside stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.
After a 120-100 loss to the Warriors that dropped Miami to 3-6, coach Erik Spoelstra says he “feels for” Tim Hardaway Jr., whose minutes have plummeted to four and seven per game. Signed to add shooting punch, Hardaway has posted just 5.1 points on 28.6% shooting in nine games, far below his 40.7% three‑point rate with Denver. Spoelstra blames the limited role on the second unit’s struggles against multi‑ball‑handler opponents, not on Hardaway’s effort. The Heat’s next test comes against Sacramento Sunday.
Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic may be on the decline. At least that's the growing narrative. It's far too soon to entertain such talk.
The Utah Jazz sit near the bottom of the Western Conference after eight games, trailing a Trail Blazers‑led West and even a Play‑In bound Nuggets squad. Their biggest issue is defense: a 115.1 rating ranks 24th league‑wide. Coach Will Hardy’s lineups favor offense, sidelining elite defensive groups like Okogie‑Hayes‑George‑Bailey‑Peterson. Bench players such as Isaiah Collier (114.6), Svi Mykhailiuk (118.8), Brice Sensabaugh (121.5) and Lauri Markkanen (121.3) also post weak defensive numbers, and Jaren Jackson Jr. posted a 129.1 rating in limited action. The author warns that a coaching and rotation overhaul is needed before the season spirals further.
Nikola Jokic has seen the post play become more physical. The Nuggets can move him to the midrange and still have an advantage.
Nikola Jokic sparked a dominant, blowout win for the Denver Nuggets over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, reminding fans of his three‑time MVP form. Host Ryan Blackburn breaks down Jokic’s performance, the team’s current rotation minutes, and previews the Nuggets’ upcoming four‑game road trip. The episode, part of the Pickaxe and Roll podcast, offers detailed analysis, analytics and insider commentary for hardcore Nuggets supporters, with links to the full audio on BLEAV, Apple, Spotify and the Mile High Sports YouTube channel.