Denver Nuggets vs Indiana Pacers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Dec 3, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Denver Nuggets at Indiana Pacers, 3 December 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 34.8 mpg · 25.4 pts  | PG |  Aaron Nesmith 30.4 mpg · 12.7 pts |
Christian Braun 29.5 mpg · 14.6 pts  | SG |  Andrew Nembhard 31.1 mpg · 19.0 pts |
Cameron Johnson 29.1 mpg · 9.0 pts  | SF |  Pascal Siakam 34.4 mpg · 21.3 pts |
Aaron Gordon 28.4 mpg · 12.3 pts  | PF |  Jarace Walker 27.4 mpg · 7.2 pts |
Nikola Jokic 34.9 mpg · 23.4 pts  | C |  Jay Huff 17.8 mpg · 8.0 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 3 December 2025, the Denver Nuggets are expected to start Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Cameron Johnson, Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun. The Indiana Pacers are expected to start Pascal Siakam, Jay Huff, Andrew Nembhard, Jarace Walker and Aaron Nesmith. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Nuggets vs Pacers?
For 3 December 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.