The Pacers roared back in the third, but Denver still leads 90-78 entering the fourth.
Denver built a 64-41 halftime lead Saturday, then saw Indiana outscore it 37-26 in the third to cut the margin from 23 to 12. The Nuggets lead 90-78 entering the fourth. Nikola Jokic has 19 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, while Indiana’s Larry Nance Jr. has 15 points and five three-pointers. Denver is 4-3 and ranks 17th in the power index; Indiana is 3-6 and ranks 20th.
Key Performers
Nikola Jokic (Denver): 19 PTS, 10 REB, 8 AST Larry Nance Jr. (Indiana): 15 PTS, 5/6 3PT Cameron Johnson (Denver): 15 PTS