Nuggets Face Injury Challenges with Four Starters Sidelined Ahead of Pacers Clash
In a tough stretch for the Denver Nuggets, the team faces significant injury challenges as they prepare to face the Indiana Pacers. With four starters sidelined, the Nuggets have a daunting uphill battle.
Nuggets’ Injury Report Ahead of Pacers Clash
As of December 1, 2025, the Nuggets have officially ruled out the following players:
- Aaron Gordon (right hamstring strain)
- Christian Braun (left ankle sprain)
- Julian Strawther (lower back injury management)
Additionally, two key players are dealing with injury concerns:
- Nikola Jokic (left wrist sprain) – probable
- Jamal Murray (right ankle sprain) – questionable
Without Gordon, Braun, and potentially Murray, the Nuggets face a significant challenge, especially following Murray’s impactful exit from their previous game. Having only missed one game this season, he was absent during the Nuggets’ earlier matchup against the Pacers, where they secured a 17-point victory.
Pacers Also Struggling with Injuries
The Indiana Pacers are not without their own injury concerns. Currently, they hold a dismal 4-17 record, which is heavily influenced by the absence of star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who is sidelined due to a right Achilles tendon tear. Other players ruled out include:
- Obi Toppin (right foot stress reaction)
- Aaron Nesmith (left knee MCL sprain)
- Kam Jones (lower back stress reaction)
- Quenton Jackson (right hamstring strain)
Johnny Furphy (left ankle sprain) is listed as questionable. Haliburton’s absence significantly impacts the Pacers, presenting a different dynamic on the court.
Game Preview: Nuggets vs. Pacers
Despite the injury woes, the Nuggets aim to compete effectively against the Pacers. The game is scheduled to tip off at 5:00 p.m. MT in Indianapolis on Wednesday. Fans are hopeful that Jokic’s probable status can provide a crucial lift for the team amidst these injury challenges.
