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Nikola Jokic had 19 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists as the Nuggets beat Indiana 114-102 at Arena CDMX in front of 20,191 fans. Denver led by 23 at halftime; Jarace Walker's Pacers cut it to 102-95 with 7:26 left, but no closer. Pascal Siakam scored 23 for Indiana, Jamal Murray had 16 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists, and Larry Nance Jr. made a career-high five threes on his way to 15 points. Denver are 5-3, Indiana 3-7. T.J. McConnell played his first game of the season, 9 minutes on a minutes restriction after a right hamstring strain.
"It was great. I really enjoyed it." — Nikola Jokic
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