Jokic wins over Mexico City as Nuggets hold off Pacers

Nikola Jokic led Denver to a 114-102 win over Indiana in Mexico City, where the crowd chanted “MVP” during the three-time NBA Most Valuable Player’s 19-point performance. The game showed the league’s international reach, as fans filled the arena and welcomed both teams’ first appearances in the city.

Jokic also had 13 rebounds and eight assists as Denver built a 27-point lead and went into half-time up 64-41. Indiana cut the gap to seven in the fourth quarter, but Denver responded; Cameron Johnson scored 18 and Jamal Murray had 16 points and eight assists. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 23 points, while Indiana played without injured All-Star Tyrese Haliburton. Denver improved to 5-3 and Indiana fell to 3-7.