Indiana Pacers vs Denver Nuggets preview: Start time, where to watch, injury report, betting odds January 23
The Indiana Pacers host the defending champion Denver Nuggets tonight for the only time of the 2023-24 campaign. The Nuggets beat Indiana by eight points just over one week ago in Denver.
The Pacers will be looking for revenge, and this will be their first home game since trading for star forward Pascal Siakam. The 29-year old is averaging 18 points, five rebounds, and five assists per game for the blue and gold so far, but he will need to be even better against the reigning champs.
Viewing and Betting Information
Tip off time: 7 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
Where to watch: NBA League Pass, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports+, Altitude Sports
Spread and Over/Under: The Pacers are slight underdogs as they are currently +3.5 in the SI Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is 242.5.
Pacers vs Nuggets Injury Report
The Pacers listed center Isaiah Jackson (concussion), guard Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring injury management, and guard Andrew Nembhard (back) as questionable. Oscar Tshiebwe, Isaiah Wong, and Kendall Brown are questionable due to their status on two-way deals.
The Nuggets listed Vlatko Cancar, Collin Gillespie, Braxton Key, and Julian Strawther as out. Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr are probable.
Key Matchup
Pascal Siakam vs Aaron Gordon: Siakam's home debut in Indianapolis will be an emotional game for many reasons, so he will already be hoping for a good performance. But his role is particularly important in this outing.
He will be matched up with Gordon, one of the more underrated two-way players in the league. Gordon was a key factor in the Nuggets win over the Pacers last week — his size played a big role in deciding the game. If Siakam can limit that advantage on both ends, Indiana will have a chance to win.
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