The Nuggets extended their lead from 8 to 19 before any other starters checked back in. Even with Jokic, Murray, Gordon and Braun combining to shoot 10-for-29 from the field in the first half, they managed to take a 64-41 lead into the break. They committed zero turnovers in the half and scored 30 of their points in the paint. T. J. McConnel #9 of Indiana Pacers dribbles against Demar Derozan #10 of Denver Nuggets during the game between the Denver Nuggets and the Indiana Pacers as part of the NBA Mexico City Game 2026 at Arena CDMX on November 07, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico.
Well, folks, it happened again! The Denver Nuggets took their talents to Mexico City and came away with a 114-102 victory against the Indiana Pacers. That’s right, the Nuggets decided to bring their A-game south of the border, and boy, did they deliver!
Leading the charge was none other than Nikola Jokic, who scored 19 points. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Only 19 points? Is that it?” But let’s not forget, he also snagged 13 rebounds and dished out eight assists! You know, just your average Tuesday for the reigning MVP. I mean, the guy could probably do this in his sleep.
Cameron Johnson and Jamal Murray also decided to show up, adding 18 and 16 points to the scoreline, respectively. It seems like the Nuggets were in the mood to party, and they brought their best dancing shoes. Meanwhile, Pascal Siakam did his best to keep the Pacers in the game, putting up 23 points. But alas, his efforts were like bringing a spoon to a knife fight—admirable, but ultimately not enough.
Now, let’s talk about the setting. Mexico City hosted its 35th NBA game, and the Pacers, serving as the home team, must have thought they had the crowd behind them. But it turns out, the only thing they were behind was the scoreboard. With this loss, the Pacers have now dropped five of their last six games. Ouch! Someone get these guys a motivational speaker—or at least a good taco.
This game was a great reminder that sometimes, the altitude in Mexico City is not just about the elevation; it’s also about how high the Nuggets can fly when they’re in sync. They played like a well-oiled machine, while the Pacers looked like they forgot to check their oil.
So, what does this mean for the Nuggets moving forward? Well, they’ll undoubtedly be feeling good about their performance. After all, winning in Mexico City is no small feat. It’s a city bustling with life, culture, and apparently, a few basketball-loving ghosts who were cheering on Jokic from the sidelines.
As for the Pacers, it might be time for a team meeting to figure out how to turn things around. Maybe they need to swap out their post-game snacks for something a little more inspiring than soggy nachos.
In conclusion, the Nuggets took the win, the Pacers took the L, and the fans took home a night of entertaining basketball. Here’s hoping the next time we see these teams, they’re both ready to bring their best—because who doesn’t love a good showdown? Until next time, keep your hoops high and your nachos crispy!
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