Indiana Pacers @ Denver Nuggets: Dec 27, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Indiana PacersPacers
2-2 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, December 27, 2026
Denver NuggetsNuggets
1-2 · Home

Pacers vs Nuggets tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Sunday, December 27, 2026 at Ball Arena, Denver. TV: WTHR 13 (15 games) (Pacers), Altitude Sports (Nuggets).

How to Watch Pacers vs Nuggets: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Sunday, December 27, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Pacers WTHR 13 (15 games) · Nuggets Altitude Sports
Stream
NBA League PassPacers: DAZN · Nuggets: Altitude+
Arena
Ball ArenaDenver

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Alpha DialloNuggetsFDay-To-DayWristOct 23, 2026
Cameron JohnsonNuggetsFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 22, 2026
Julian StrawtherNuggetsGOutKneeOct 16, 2026
Spencer JonesNuggetsFDay-To-DayHamstringOct 21, 2026
Andrew NembhardPacersGDay-To-DayNeckOct 26, 2026
Ben SheppardPacersGOutMeniscusOct 22, 2026
Ivica ZubacPacersCDay-To-DayAnkleOct 25, 2026
T.J. McConnellPacersGDay-To-DayHamstringOct 21, 2026

Status as of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Pacers

Nuggets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Pacers vs Nuggets Preview

The Pacers are 2-2 this season, while the Nuggets are 1-2 this season.

The Nuggets won last season's series 2-0. The Pacers rank 3rd in assists, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Pascal Siakam (23.5 points per game) and Nikola Jokić (22.3 points per game).

Pacers vs Nuggets Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesNuggets 2-0

Previous meetings

Pacers vs Nuggets Season Stats 2026-27

Pacers 4 GPNuggets 3 GP
116.5#13
Points per game
113.0#17
115.0#16
Opponent points
121.7#23
48.6%#6
Field goal %
45.8%#17
32.7%#17
Three-point %
31.4%#23
70.1%#29
Free throw %
76.2%#13
43.0#22
Rebounds
45.3#13
29.3#3
Assists
24.7#23
6.8#24
Steals
9.7#11
5.5#11
Blocks
4.7#18
14.8#13
Turnovers
14.7#12

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
6Cavaliers2-10.5
7Hawks2-21.0
8Pacers2-21.0
9Wizards2-21.0
10Magic1-21.5

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
8Mavericks2-22.0
9Clippers1-22.5
10Nuggets1-22.5
11Suns1-22.5
12Warriors1-33.0

More NBA Games on Dec 27, 2026

This Pacers vs Nuggets page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Pacers host the Clippers Dec 29; Nuggets host the Timberwolves Dec 28.

Pacers vs Nuggets FAQs

What time does Pacers vs Nuggets start?

The Indiana Pacers play the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, December 27, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Pacers vs Nuggets on?

Local TV: WTHR 13 (15 games) (Pacers), Altitude Sports (Nuggets). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Pacers and Nuggets records?

Going into this game the Pacers were 2-2 and the Nuggets were 1-2 this season.

Who is injured for Pacers vs Nuggets?

As of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 27: Alpha Diallo (Nuggets, day-to-day, wrist); Cameron Johnson (Nuggets, day-to-day, ankle); Julian Strawther (Nuggets, out, knee); Spencer Jones (Nuggets, day-to-day, hamstring); Andrew Nembhard (Pacers, day-to-day, neck); Ben Sheppard (Pacers, out, meniscus).

How did Pacers vs Nuggets go last season?

The Nuggets won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Pacers vs Nuggets game?

The Nuggets beat the Pacers 135-120 on Dec 3, 2025 on the road.

Where is Pacers vs Nuggets being played?

At Ball Arena in Denver, the home arena of the Denver Nuggets.

Is Pacers vs Nuggets on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Pacers and Nuggets markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Altitude+ for Nuggets fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.