The Denver Nuggets return to Ball Arena on April 6, 2025, carrying a 47-28 record and focused on cementing their position among the Western Conference elite as the postseason draws near. The reigning NBA champions have followed up their title-winning campaign with another strong season, led once again by the all-world brilliance of Nikola Jokić. Jokić, averaging 29.1 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 10.3 assists per game, remains the central engine of Denver’s offensive and defensive schemes, dictating pace, manipulating defenses with his vision, and scoring efficiently from every spot on the floor. His elite passing continues to unlock easy buckets for teammates, and his unmatched basketball IQ ensures that Denver rarely gets rattled, even against the league’s top defenses. While Jamal Murray’s recent knee injury has cast some doubt on Denver’s backcourt consistency, the Nuggets have found stability in the contributions of Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon. Porter Jr. is enjoying his most efficient scoring stretch of the season, knocking down perimeter shots and creating space with his size and smooth shooting mechanics. Gordon continues to thrive in his hybrid forward role, offering transition finishing, interior toughness, and crucial versatility on defense, where he often guards the opponent’s top wing threat. The Nuggets’ offensive system remains one of the most efficient in the NBA, marked by high assist numbers, fluid ball movement, and an unselfish approach that allows role players like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Christian Braun to shine in their roles.

Denver’s bench, a quiet strength of last year’s title run, has remained effective, with Reggie Jackson, Peyton Watson, and Zeke Nnaji providing quality minutes and two-way effort, especially in protecting leads and maintaining tempo when the starters rest. Defensively, Denver ranks in the upper tier of the league, particularly in half-court sets where their discipline, rotations, and communication help neutralize opponent strengths. At Ball Arena, the Nuggets have been dominant, with one of the league’s best home records, benefiting from the altitude, fan energy, and familiarity with their system in their own environment. That edge is likely to be crucial against an Indiana Pacers squad that plays fast and thrives in transition, as Denver will look to control the pace and limit runouts by dominating the glass and minimizing live-ball turnovers. The Nuggets have also been dominant in recent meetings with the Pacers, having won eight straight in the series, including a comfortable win earlier this season. From a betting perspective, Denver’s ATS performance has been slightly underwhelming at 34-38-1, but their straight-up dominance at home and against Indiana gives them a clear psychological edge. With the playoffs looming, the Nuggets understand the value of each remaining game for seeding and rhythm, and they are expected to bring intensity, focus, and execution on both ends. If Jokić plays to his MVP standard and the supporting cast continues its efficient contributions, Denver should be well-positioned to deliver another statement performance and inch closer to securing a top-two seed in the West.