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Nuggets vs Pacers Final: 102-100 - Recap

The Pacers were burned for 26 points by Nikola Jokic on Saturday as the Nuggets picked up a 102-100 win at Pepsi Center.

The Nuggets earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -7.0-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 214.5 were rewarded with a winning wager.

Jamal Murray had 17 points for Denver and Will Barton chipped in with 17 points. Will Barton had 5 assists for the Nuggets, while Paul Millsap was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.

The Pacers got a 18-point performance from Thaddeus Young, who was supported by 17 points from Darren Collison. Wesley Matthews had 5 assists in a losing cause for Indiana, while Thaddeus Young grabbed 10 rebounds.

The Nuggets hit the break losing 60-57 before taking care of business in the second half.

Indiana won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-39.

Denver heads into a battle against the Celtics. Indiana, meanwhile, will have their next action against Portland.