Indiana have been dominant at home all season, but this wire - to - wire win for Denver shows just how dangerous they can be going forward. Free-throw shooting was the difference in the game, with Denver hitting 40 - of - 43, while Indiana only went 8 - of - 11 from the charity stripe. The Nuggets also took care of the glass, winning the rebounding battle, 46 - 39. Nikola Jokic was the player of the game, as he collected 30 points, 17 rebounds and four assists. Wilson Chandler finished with 24 points and four rebounds. Danilo Gallinari made his return from a knee injury to total 21 points and 11 rebounds. Paul George led the way for the Pacers, as he accumulated 27 points, nine rebounds, three assists and three steals. Myles Turner amassed 20 points, four rebounds and four blocks. Jeff Teague accrued 21 points and eight assists.
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