Denver Nuggets vs Indiana Pacers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Jan 23, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Denver Nuggets at Indiana Pacers, 23 January 2024. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers
Denver NuggetsPositionIndiana Pacers
Jamal Murray
31.1 mpg · 25.4 pts
Jamal Murray
PG
Andrew Nembhard
Andrew Nembhard
20.6 mpg · 19.0 pts
Christian Braun
19.2 mpg · 14.6 pts
Christian Braun
SG
Aaron Nesmith
Aaron Nesmith
25.5 mpg · 12.7 pts
Aaron Gordon
32.1 mpg · 12.3 pts
Aaron Gordon
SF
Pascal Siakam
Pascal Siakam
32.0 mpg · 21.3 pts
Zeke Nnaji
9.5 mpg · 3.5 pts
Zeke Nnaji
PF
Obi Toppin
Obi Toppin
23.5 mpg · 14.5 pts
Nikola Jokic
33.5 mpg · 23.4 pts
Nikola Jokic
C
Jarace Walker
Jarace Walker
11.0 mpg · 7.2 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
Jamal MurrayJamal Murray
25.4p · 5.4r · 5.9a
Min
31
2nd
Christian BraunChristian Braun
14.6p · 3.9r · 2.3a
Min
19
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Christian BraunChristian Braun
14.6p · 3.9r · 2.3a
Min
19
2nd
Jamal MurrayJamal Murray
25.4p · 5.4r · 5.9a
Min
31
3rd
Aaron GordonAaron Gordon
12.3p · 5.3r · 2.4a
Min
32
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Aaron GordonAaron Gordon
12.3p · 5.3r · 2.4a
Min
32
2nd
Jamal MurrayJamal Murray
25.4p · 5.4r · 5.9a
Min
31
3rd
Christian BraunChristian Braun
14.6p · 3.9r · 2.3a
Min
19
4th
Zeke NnajiZeke Nnaji
3.5p · 0.5r · 0.0a
Min
10
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Zeke NnajiZeke Nnaji
3.5p · 0.5r · 0.0a
Min
10
2nd
Aaron GordonAaron Gordon
12.3p · 5.3r · 2.4a
Min
32
3rd
Nikola JokicNikola Jokic
23.4p · 9.7r · 9.3a
Min
34
C
Center
Starter
Nikola JokicNikola Jokic
23.4p · 9.7r · 9.3a
Min
34
2nd
Zeke NnajiZeke Nnaji
3.5p · 0.5r · 0.0a
Min
10
3rd
Aaron GordonAaron Gordon
12.3p · 5.3r · 2.4a
Min
32
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Denver Nuggets vs Indiana Pacers starting lineups?

For 23 January 2024, the Denver Nuggets are expected to start Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray, Christian Braun and Zeke Nnaji. The Indiana Pacers are expected to start Pascal Siakam, Aaron Nesmith, Obi Toppin, Andrew Nembhard and Jarace Walker. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.

Who is out for Nuggets vs Pacers?

For 23 January 2024, the Denver Nuggets are without 3 players: Spencer Jones (Out), Julian Strawther (Out) and DeMar DeRozan (Out), and 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). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.