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The Indiana Pacers are off to a rocky start to the NBA season, largely due to a wave of injuries. They will nevertheless take the court against the Denver Nuggets in the league's Mexico City game, with tip-off set for Saturday, Nov. 7 at 5:00 p.m. ET from Arena CDMX.
Indiana is missing Tyrese Haliburton, who is still recovering from a hamstring injury. Other key contributors, including Ivica Zubac, Andrew Nembhard, and Aaron Nesmith, have also been dealing with injuries this season. As a result, the Pacers are hoping to weather the storm until they get healthy.
The challenge doesn't get any easier for Indiana as they travel south of the border to face a Nuggets team led by Nikola Jokic. While Jokic's numbers are not quite at his usual level, Jamal Murray is playing some of the best basketball of his career, helping to pick up the slack.
This matchup serves as an early test for two teams with aspirations of deep playoff runs, even if injuries are dampening the competitiveness.
Broadcast and Streaming Information
The game will be broadcast nationally on NBA TV and can be streamed live on DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users. DIRECTV provides access to must-have sports channels such as TNT, TBS, truTV, ESPN, FS1, and NFL Network, with no contracts and no hassle. Additional streaming options include DAZN, which is carrying Pacers games all season long.
For radio listeners, the game is available nationwide on the SiriusXM app and channel 86. The SiriusXM Sports Pass allows fans to listen to live play-by-play of NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, college football and basketball, PGA Tour, NASCAR, and more. New subscribers can get their first month free, then pay $5 per month or $49 for a year.
Upcoming Schedules
Pacers schedule (next five games):
- 11/7 vs. Nuggets, 5:00 p.m. ET
- 11/9 @ Mavericks, 8:00 p.m. ET
- 11/11 vs. Wizards, 7:00 p.m. ET
- 11/15 @ 76ers, 1:00 p.m. ET
- 11/18 vs. Rockets, 7:00 p.m. ET
Nuggets schedule (next five games):
- 11/7 vs. Pacers, 5:00 p.m. ET
- 11/9 @ Rockets, 8:30 p.m. ET
- 11/11 @ Grizzlies, 8:00 p.m. ET
- 11/14 @ Pelicans, 7:00 p.m. ET
- 11/16 vs. Suns, 9:00 p.m. ET
Key Analysis
The Pacers' injury woes have forced them to rely on depth early in the season, and facing a talented Nuggets team in a neutral-site game adds another layer of difficulty. Denver, meanwhile, is navigating its own expectations as Jokic's production dips slightly, but Murray's stellar play has kept the team afloat. This game could reveal which team is better equipped to handle adversity as the season progresses.
Originally reported by sportingnews.