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Jokoki contributed 19 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists in the Mexican overseas game, leading the Nuggets to defeat the Pacers 114:102, and won their fourth win in the last five games. The Pacers suffered defeat in the absence of their key players.
The Nuggets are playing against the Pacers todayMexico In the confrontation, Nuggets star Nikola Jokic contributed 10 points in the first quarter and finished the game with 19 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists. He led the team to a 114:102 win, its fourth win in the last five matches.
The game was first held in Mexico in 1992.nba After the exhibition game, the NBA event was held for the 35th time, the most in the United States.Canada out of all; Of the last 34 games, 15 are regular season games. Tickets for the last 12 matches, including today’s match between the Pacers and Nuggets, have been sold out.
Golden Nuggets head coach David Edelman praised that the energy brought by the crowd was amazing and created a great atmosphere. “The moment we stepped on the court, we could feel the passion and energy. The NBA is global and it belongs here.”
Jokoki, who was 2 assists short of completing the “Big Three”, still had an all-around performance in Mexico. “I just try to play the right way and hopefully we can win more games,” he said. He also stressed that winning is the most important part and does not care about personal data.
The Nuggets took control of the game with a 15–0 offensive run in the first half. A total of 7 players of the team scored in double digits. Jokoki’s 19 points were the most on the team, Cameron Johnson assisted with 18 points, and Jamal Murray scored 16 points.
The Pacers faced the opponent as the home team, but star guard Tyrese Haliburton was absent due to a foot injury. Although Pascal Siakam scored a game-high 23 points, they suffered their fifth loss in the last six games.
Ciaccone acknowledged that the high altitude in Mexico made it difficult for everyone to get into position. The team was not used to this environment. “Our strength and energy improved in the second half, but it was not enough.”
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Jokoki averaged 19 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists. He scored 10 points in the first quarter and was 2 assists away from completing a triple. His all-round performance led the Nuggets to control the rhythm and became the biggest key to the team’s victory.
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The Golden Nuggets took the lead and then took control of the game after a 15–0 offensive performance in the first half. The team had seven players score in double figures, and they eventually defeated the Pacers 114:102, earning their fourth win in the last five games.
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The Pacers played as the home team in this game, but Haliburton was absent due to a foot injury, which affected his fighting effectiveness. Although Siakang scored 23 points, the team was still troubled by the high-altitude environment and was unable to muster energy and ultimately lost.
