Indiana Pacers vs Denver Nuggets preview: Start time, where to watch, injury report, betting odds January 14
The Indiana Pacers continue their road trip as they take on the Denver Nuggets tonight. It's the first matchup between the Pacers and the defending champions this season, and it will be a tough one for Indiana.
Pacers guard Bruce Brown was with the Nuggets last season, so he will receive his championship ring tonight. He's been an important piece for Indiana this campaign. The blue and gold will have to try to find a way to take down Nikola Jokic and the rest of the Nuggets in the altitude — it will be difficult.
Viewing and Betting Information
Tip off time: 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
Where to watch: NBA League Pass, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports+, Altitude Sports
Spread and Over/Under: The Pacers are big underdogs as they are currently +10.5 in the SI Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is 238.5.
Pacers vs Nuggets Injury Report
For the Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton is out with a left hamstring strain. Aaron Nesmith won't play as he is dealing with bilateral shin soreness. Jarace Walker is questionable with an upper respiratory infection. Kendall Brown, Oscar Tshiebwe, and Isaiah Wong are questionable on their two-way contracts.
For the Nuggets, Vlatko Cancar, Jalen Pickett, Julian Strawther, and Hunter Tyson are out. Christian Bruan and Peyton Watson are probable.
Key Matchup
Myles Turner vs Nikola Jokic: Jokic, a former MVP, is one of the toughest players to contain in the NBA. Turner discussed how difficult he is to guard during the offseason. Denver's superstar is averaging 25.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 9.2 assists per game this season.
The Pacers starting big man will have to do his best to contain him, though it will be a team effort that requires communication. Turner will also need to hit shots and make Jokic move on defense if Indiana wants to have a chance to win.
- Sources: Tyrese Haliburton will be re-evaluated after Indiana Pacers road trip with Grade 1 hamstring strain. CLICK HERE.
- Report: Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors executives chatted 'extensively' at G League Showcase. CLICK HERE.
- James Johnson's contract with the Indiana Pacers is guaranteed for the rest of the 2023-24 season. CLICK HERE.
- Indiana Pacers win first game in Tyrese Haliburton's absence with a good defensive effort against Washington Wizards. CLICK HERE.
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