Nuggets vs Pacers Player Stats: Nov 8, 2025

Final: Denver Nuggets 117, Indiana Pacers 100 | Jokic: 32 pts, 14 reb, 14 ast | Nuggets 7-2, Pacers 1-8

The key numbers from the three most recent Denver-Indiana meetings show how Jokic controls games in different ways.

Denver Nuggets vs Pacers Match Player Stats Today

Start with the November 8, 2025 game when looking for the latest Denver Nuggets vs Pacers match player stats. Denver won 117-100 at Ball Arena, and Jokic finished with a 32-point triple-double.

Final Score and Key Stats (Nov 8, 2025)

ESPN’s recap counted the performance as Jokic’s sixth triple-double in nine games to start the season. The assist that completed the triple-double came with 7:49 left in the third quarter, when Jokic found Cam Johnson, according to the CBS Sports game tracker.

Indiana’s early record made the loss sting, but Denver’s execution mattered more than the opponent’s record.

Player Stats for Nuggets vs Pacers

The snapshot above carries the key lines: 18 points and 19 assists in February, 41 points in April, and 32 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists in November.

The pattern: Denver’s scoring changes from game to game, but Jokic’s passing floor stays high.

Who is the highest paid player on the Nuggets?

Current highest-paid Nuggets player

Nikola Jokic is the highest-paid player on the Nuggets. His five-year, $276 million supermax extension, signed in 2022, runs through 2027-28, according to Basketball-Reference contracts page.

Nikola Jokic’s contract details

The final season of that deal is a player option, which gives Jokic leverage if the roster changes. In practical terms, it means Denver’s front office must keep the supporting cast competitive.

The catch: Jokic’s contract is a continuity deal, not a trade asset.

Why are Denver Nuggets losing?

Injury and roster issues

Denver was 7-2 after the November 8 win, so the “losing” narrative is more about short stretches than the 2025-26 season. The real concern is depth: when Jokic rests, the Nuggets need another creator to keep the offense from stalling.

Defensive struggles

The Nuggets allowed 125 points in their February win over the Pacers and 125 in their April loss to Indiana. That split suggests Denver’s defense is not a fixed problem; it is a game-to-game variable.

Recent game trends against the Pacers

Denver won the February and November meetings, while Indiana’s April win ended a nine-game skid in the series.

The implication: Denver loses when the supporting cast disappears; against the Pacers, Jokic carried the connection role.

Does Jokic want to stay with the Nuggets?

Jokic’s commitment to Denver

Jokic signed the supermax extension in 2022 and has not asked to leave. That contract is the clearest public signal of his commitment.

Contract and loyalty factors

The final season is a player option, so Jokic can control his 2028-29 destination. Loyalty, in this case, depends on Denver’s ability to keep the roster around him competitive.

The consequence: Jokic’s future is a roster-building question, not a trade-demand question.

Denver Nuggets vs Pacers Box Score and Head-to-Head

Box score from latest matchup

The November 8 box score is available through ESPN and CBS Sports. The assist that finished Jokic’s triple-double was the one that created an open look for Cam Johnson.

Jokic’s sixth triple-double in nine games arrived against the Pacers on November 8.

ESPN UK recap

The triple-double was complete when Jokic passed to Cam Johnson with 7:49 left in the third quarter.

CBS Sports game tracker

Historical head-to-head stats (2004-present)

Indiana’s April 6, 2025 win in Denver ended a nine-game losing streak in the series. That result matters more than any single box score because it shows the Pacers can beat Jokic when they make him work for every possession.

The pattern: Denver has more ways to beat Indiana, but Indiana’s best recent win came when Jokic had to do everything himself.

For a look at another recent Denver matchup, check out the Nuggets vs Suns player stats from a different night of action.

Frequently Asked Questions

The next time Denver and Indiana meet, the box score will again start with Jokic. The Pacers’ job is to make sure it does not end with him.