Denver Nuggets vs Indiana Pacers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Nov 5, with the latest lineups and odds
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Denver Nuggets at Indiana Pacers, 7 November 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Projected minutes| Denver Nuggets | Position | Indiana Pacers |
|---|---|---|
Jamal Murray 37.3 mpg · 25.4 pts  | PG |  Braden Smith 13.5 mpg · 5.0 pts |
Christian Braun 35.3 mpg · 14.6 pts  | SG |  Aaron Nesmith 27.1 mpg · 12.7 pts |
Cameron Johnson 31.8 mpg · 9.0 pts  | SF |  Andrew Nembhard 33.6 mpg · 19.0 pts |
Aaron Gordon 30.3 mpg · 12.3 pts  | PF |  Pascal Siakam 32.7 mpg · 21.3 pts |
Nikola Jokic 36.6 mpg · 23.4 pts  | C |  Jay Huff 16.3 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 7 November 2026, the Denver Nuggets are expected to start Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic, Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon and Cameron Johnson. The Indiana Pacers are expected to start Braden Smith, Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith and Jay Huff. Ruled out from the usual starters: Kelly Oubre Jr. (Out).
Who is out for Nuggets vs Pacers?
For 7 November 2026, 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.