NBA · Final Recap
Denver’s 23-Point Halftime Cushion Holds Off Indiana’s Rally
November 8, 2026 · 12:34 AM
The Nuggets built a 23-point halftime lead, weathered Indiana’s third-quarter push and left with a 114-102 win.
Denver beat Indiana 114-102 on Saturday—today in Eastern time. The Nuggets seized control with a 27-19 first quarter and a 37-22 second, taking a 64-41 lead into halftime. Indiana answered with a 37-26 third quarter, cutting the margin to 12, but both teams scored 24 in the fourth. Nikola Jokic posted 19 points on 7-for-20 shooting, with 13 rebounds, eight assists, one steal, one block and one turnover. Jamal Murray added 16 points on 6-for-13 shooting, six rebounds and eight assists, with one turnover and no steals or blocks; Cameron Johnson scored 18 on 8-for-12 shooting, adding four rebounds, one assist, one steal, no blocks and one turnover. Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 23 points on 10-for-18 shooting, two rebounds and five assists, with no steals, blocks or turnovers, while Larry Nance Jr. scored 15 on 5-for-7 shooting—including 5-for-7 from three—with two rebounds, one assist and one turnover.
Key Performers
Nikola Jokic, DEN: 19 PTS, 13 REB, 8 AST, 7/20 FG Cameron Johnson, DEN: 18 PTS, 4 REB, 8/12 FG Pascal Siakam, IND: 23 PTS, 2 REB, 5 AST, 10/18 FG
Standings Impact
The listed profiles had Denver at 5-3 overall and 3-1 on the road, while Indiana was 3-7 and 0-5 at home. This result adds a road win for Denver and a home loss for Indiana.
DYMA Insight
Denver’s listed 12th-place power-index rank was 11 spots ahead of Indiana’s 23rd. The Nuggets’ 23-point halftime advantage proved decisive after the Pacers won the third quarter by 11.