Denver Nuggets vs Indiana Pacers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Feb 24, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Denver Nuggets at Indiana Pacers, 24 February 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Denver Nuggets | Position | Indiana Pacers |
|---|---|---|
Jamal Murray 36.0 mpg · 25.4 pts  | PG |  Aaron Nesmith 21.0 mpg · 12.7 pts |
Christian Braun 33.0 mpg · 14.6 pts  | SG |  Andrew Nembhard 28.5 mpg · 19.0 pts |
Aaron Gordon 26.9 mpg · 12.3 pts  | SF |  Pascal Siakam 33.1 mpg · 21.3 pts |
Zeke Nnaji 8.6 mpg · 3.5 pts  | PF |  Obi Toppin 19.5 mpg · 14.5 pts |
Nikola Jokic 36.0 mpg · 23.4 pts  | C |  Jarace Walker 16.1 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
Quick answers2 questions
What are the Denver Nuggets vs Indiana Pacers starting lineups?
For 24 February 2025, the Denver Nuggets are expected to start Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon and Zeke Nnaji. The Indiana Pacers are expected to start Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Obi Toppin 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 24 February 2025, 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.