Indiana Pacers vs Denver Nuggets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Nov 8, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Indiana Pacers at Denver Nuggets, 8 November 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, Indiana Pacers and Denver Nuggets
Indiana PacersPositionDenver Nuggets
Quenton Jackson
20.2 mpg · 10.4 pts
Quenton Jackson
PG
Jamal Murray
Jamal Murray
33.1 mpg · 25.4 pts
Aaron Nesmith
32.0 mpg · 12.7 pts
Aaron Nesmith
SG
Christian Braun
Christian Braun
31.4 mpg · 14.6 pts
Pascal Siakam
35.8 mpg · 21.3 pts
Pascal Siakam
SF
Aaron Gordon
Aaron Gordon
29.6 mpg · 12.3 pts
Jarace Walker
30.9 mpg · 7.2 pts
Jarace Walker
PF
Cameron Johnson
Cameron Johnson
26.5 mpg · 9.0 pts
Obi Toppin
27.7 mpg · 14.5 pts
Obi Toppin
C
Nikola Jokic
Nikola Jokic
34.4 mpg · 23.4 pts

Starters are not published in advance. These five are the heaviest minute-earners on each contracted roster who can cover all five positions between them. Every game's starting lineups →

Depth chart

Minutes this season
StarterRotation
PG
Point Guard
Starter
Quenton JacksonQuenton Jackson
10.4p · 3.4r · 2.7a
Min
20
2nd
Aaron NesmithAaron Nesmith
12.7p · 2.0r · 1.9a
Min
32
3rd
Andrew NembhardAndrew Nembhard
19.0p · 2.1r · 6.9a
Min
17
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Aaron NesmithAaron Nesmith
12.7p · 2.0r · 1.9a
Min
32
2nd
Quenton JacksonQuenton Jackson
10.4p · 3.4r · 2.7a
Min
20
3rd
Andrew NembhardAndrew Nembhard
19.0p · 2.1r · 6.9a
Min
17
4th
Pascal SiakamPascal Siakam
21.3p · 7.1r · 3.8a
Min
36
5th
Jarace WalkerJarace Walker
7.2p · 6.3r · 2.0a
Min
31
6th
Obi ToppinObi Toppin
14.5p · 5.2r · 1.2a
Min
28
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Pascal SiakamPascal Siakam
21.3p · 7.1r · 3.8a
Min
36
2nd
Aaron NesmithAaron Nesmith
12.7p · 2.0r · 1.9a
Min
32
3rd
Jarace WalkerJarace Walker
7.2p · 6.3r · 2.0a
Min
31
4th
Obi ToppinObi Toppin
14.5p · 5.2r · 1.2a
Min
28
5th
Andrew NembhardAndrew Nembhard
19.0p · 2.1r · 6.9a
Min
17
6th
Quenton JacksonQuenton Jackson
10.4p · 3.4r · 2.7a
Min
20
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Jarace WalkerJarace Walker
7.2p · 6.3r · 2.0a
Min
31
2nd
Pascal SiakamPascal Siakam
21.3p · 7.1r · 3.8a
Min
36
3rd
Obi ToppinObi Toppin
14.5p · 5.2r · 1.2a
Min
28
4th
Jay HuffJay Huff
8.0p · 3.9r · 1.1a
Min
15
5th
Aaron NesmithAaron Nesmith
12.7p · 2.0r · 1.9a
Min
32
6th
Andrew NembhardAndrew Nembhard
19.0p · 2.1r · 6.9a
Min
17
C
Center
Starter
Obi ToppinObi Toppin
14.5p · 5.2r · 1.2a
Min
28
2nd
Jay HuffJay Huff
8.0p · 3.9r · 1.1a
Min
15
3rd
Pascal SiakamPascal Siakam
21.3p · 7.1r · 3.8a
Min
36
4th
Jarace WalkerJarace Walker
7.2p · 6.3r · 2.0a
Min
31
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Indiana Pacers vs Denver Nuggets starting lineups?

For 8 November 2025, the Indiana Pacers are expected to start Pascal Siakam, Aaron Nesmith, Jarace Walker, Obi Toppin and Quenton Jackson. The Denver Nuggets are expected to start Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon and Cameron Johnson. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.

Who is out for Pacers vs Nuggets?

For 8 November 2025, the Indiana Pacers are without 5 players: T.J. McConnell (Out), Johnny Furphy (Out), Ben Sheppard (Out), Tyrese Haliburton (Out) and Kelly Oubre Jr. (Out), and the Denver Nuggets are without 3 players: Spencer Jones (Out), Julian Strawther (Out) and DeMar DeRozan (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.