Indiana Pacers vs Denver Nuggets Final Score & Over/Under Result — Nov 8, 2025

The market total sat at [market total not provided in facts], and this matchup between Denver and Indiana played out as a measured affair that built momentum through the middle quarters before cooling sharply down the stretch. The combined 217 points landed as a moderate scoring contest, with the first half's 103 combined points setting a deliberate pace. Q1 produced just 49 combined points, the slowest opening of the evening, but Q2 accelerated to 54 as both teams found their rhythm heading into halftime.

The third quarter became the game's turning point, exploding to 74 combined points—the highest-scoring frame of the night. Denver's 39 points in Q3 and Indiana's matching 35 helped the Nuggets build separation, with Nikola Jokić operating as the driving force: 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 14 assists showcased his complete dominance. Indiana's Aaron Nesmith answered with 25 points to keep the Pacers competitive, while Andrew Nembhard contributed 22 points and 6 assists. Tim Hardaway Jr. (17 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists) and Peyton Watson (16 points, 7 rebounds) provided depth for Denver, which pulled away to a 117–100 final.

The fourth quarter told the story of a decided outcome: just 40 combined points as both benches deepened and urgency faded. Denver finished 117–100, holding Indiana to 18 fourth-quarter points while scoring 22 themselves. For Indiana, mired in a stretch where it allows 119.5 per game defensively, the third-quarter barrage proved too much to weather despite Nesmith's scoring and Pascal Siakam's all-around contribution of 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.