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As playoffs near, Nuggets looking to cut back turnovers as they host Pacers



The Denver Nuggets will be desperate to arrest their potentially terminal form slide when they host the surging Indiana Pacers on Sunday. After spending much of this season vying for the second position in the Western Conference, Denver (47-31) has slipped below the Los Angeles Lakers into the fourth spot. The Nuggets can conceivably sink as low as eighth -- and relegated to the play-in tournament -- a possibility head coach Michael Malone is well aware of.
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Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/bask...t-back-turnovers-they-host-pacers-2025-04-06/
 
What to Watch for in Denver Nuggets vs Indiana Pacers



The Nuggets have lost three in a row. Will they make it four, or can the defense have anything to say about that? Let's delve into the final Indiana Pacers matchup: Denver Nuggets vs Indiana Pacers Projected Starting Lineups Denver: Christian Braun, Peyton Watson, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic Indiana: Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Obi Toppin, Myles Turner Key Bench Players Denver: Jalen Pickett, Russell Westbrook, Julian Strawther (?), Zeke Nnaji, DeAndre Jordan Indiana: TJ McConnell, Benedict Mathurin, Jarace Walker, Thomas Bryant Notable Injuries Denver: Jamal Murray – QUESTIONABLE, DaRon Holmes II – OUT Indiana : Pascal Siakam – OUT, Ben Shepphard – DOUBTFUL,
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Source: https://milehighsports.com/what-to-...ic-tyrese-haliburton-christian-braun-preview/
 
Pacers spoil Knicks plans to clinch East's No. 3 seed on Sunday



For the Knicks to clinch the Eastern Conference's No.3 seed, two things needed to happen on Sunday: a victory over the Phoenix Suns, coupled with an Indiana Pacers loss to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. The Knicks handled business with a 112-98 victory at Madison Square Garden to punch win No. 50 for the second season in a row, but the Pacers foiled their plans with a 125-120 win in Denver.
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Source: https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/06/knicks-playoff-seed-pacers-nba/
 
NBA roundup: Pacers overcome monster game by Nikola Jokic

Myles Turner had 24 points, Obi Toppin added 22 and the Indiana Pacers withstood another massive Nikola Jokic triple-double to beat the host Denver Nuggets 125-120 on Sunday. Andrew Nembhard had 19 points and six assists for the Pacers, who picked up their fourth straight win to stay in the top four of the Eastern Conference. Aaron Nesmith contributed 17 points and six rebounds. Jokic totaled 41 points, 15 boards and 13 assists for Denver, his third triple-double in five games and 32nd of the season. Christian Braun scored 20 of his 30 points in the second half for the Nuggets, who lost their fourth straight. Indiana built an eight-point lead in the fourth quarter before Denver whittled it to
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Source: https://wincountry.com/2025/04/07/nba-roundup-pacers-overcome-monster-game-by-nikola-jokic/
 
Pedal to the Pacers: Pacers host bicycle tour for game against Cavaliers



INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) -The Indiana Pacers are hosting 'Pedal to the Pacers' a guided bicycle tour through downtown Indianapolis, leading to their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers this Thursday. Participants in the event will enjoy a scenic 2.5-mile ride along the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, culminating at the Pacers game. The initiative is part of the Pacers commitment to sustainability and community engagement.
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Source: https://www.wishtv.com/news/allindiana/pedal-pacers-indianapolis-event/
 
HALFTIME: Cavaliers lead Pacers after second quarter



The Indiana Pacers entered Thursday night knowing they had a chance to clinch home court advantage in the first round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs. Despite four of their starters not playing in Thursday's matchup, the Cavaliers lead the Pacers 56-52 at halftime. The Cavs are dominating the paint so far. Cleveland's Ty Jerome leads all scorers with 16 points.
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Source: https://www.wishtv.com/sports/indiana-pacers/indiana-pacers-cavaliers-halftime/
 
Magic, Pacers meet with an eye on playoffs



With their postseason spots nearly set, the Indiana Pacers and visiting Orlando Magic might choose to rest a few starters when the teams meet on Friday night. Indiana (49-31) clinched a top-four seed and home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs with a 114-112 home win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday. "Congratulations to the guys," Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said. Indiana holds the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference and trails the No. 3 New York Knicks (50-30) by one game with two games remaining.
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Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/magic-pacers-meet-with-an-eye-playoffs-2025-04-11/
 
Trevelin Queen's big night leads Magic past Pacers 129-115 in battle of backups



Trevelin Queen scored a career-high 25 points and Anthony Black added 21 points, six rebounds and seven assists to help the Orlando Magic pull away from the Indiana Pacers 129-115 in a battle of backups Friday night. Queen made five 3-pointers for the Magic, who won their fifth straight despite benching four starters after locking up a spot in the play-in tournament. Guard Cory Joseph, the other starter, only played 6 minutes, 16 seconds.
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Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/trevelin-queens-big-night-leads-015416766.html
 
Pacers dump final home game, hit road to end regular season against Cavs

The Pacers and Magic played reserve roulette for the final home game of the regular season with one kinda starter (Cory Joseph) for the Magic, while the Pacers rested all of their starters. The game was appropriately forgettable with the Magic rolling over the Pacers for a 129-115 win.
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Source: https://www.indycornrows.com/p/pacers-dump-final-home-game-hit-road
 
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