The Indiana Pacers, missing key players, face the rested, surging Denver Nuggets in Denver on Saturday.

The Indiana Pacers, resting after a day off, prepare to face the surging Denver Nuggets on Saturday in Denver, where altitude and fatigue could impact the game. The Nuggets, winners of six of their last seven, including a 129-104 win over short-handed Golden State, are fresh after resting Nikola Jokic in the fourth quarter. The Pacers, dealing with injuries to key players including Tyrese Haliburton, T.J. McConnell, Bennedict Mathurin, and Andrew Nembhard, signed veteran guard Monte Morris on Friday. Morris, a former Nugget, is expected to contribute immediately. Denver’s offense remains strong, led by Jokic’s triple-double averages and Jamal Murray’s 23-point performance in the recent win. The Pacers aim to slow Denver’s momentum despite their depleted roster.