Game 45 : Denver Nuggets (30-14) @ Indiana Pacers (24-19)

[THE J0KER]

Indiana is playing at home, they are a playoff team, and they just added Pascal Siakam to their roster. But this is actually a must-win game because their franchise player is out today.

[skywalker33]

Very good matchup, especially with a new-look front line from IND. We are continuing to climb in the West so a win here will put us in familiar territory, and help us on our path towards the playoffs in defense of our title. Tough path over the new 10 days, a win will help catapult this team into playoff mode.

[THE J0KER]

Very bad 2nd quarter, but with -8 at halftime this game is still winnable, Indiana playing without Tyrese Haliburton.

[THE J0KER]

One great quarter (3rd 39-19) and cool last two minutes (from 107-107 to 114-109) was enough today, but we need to win these 'sure-bet' wins more routinely. Jokic and Murray both have another great all-around 30+ game, that was always helpful. Jamal is playing after injury constantly like an all-star player, this time he is not waiting for the playoff for a show-off (before the injury 16/3/7 ts53%, but 23.5/4.5/6.5 ts60% after).

[skywalker33]

Good win on the road. Both starting forwards were MIA but Murray and Joker still have the knockout punches.

[skywalker33]

So another triple double for the Joker, anyone know how many that is this season ?