## Porter And Jokic Turn In Big Nights, Lead Nuggets To 113
Nikola Jokic had 22 points, 18 rebounds and 9 assists, while Michael Porter Jr. added 21 points as the Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers 113-99 on Monday night.
## What Happened? The Key Details You Need to Know
The Nuggets led by just five points at halftime, but they pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring the Pacers 32-21. Jokic and Porter combined for 20 points in the third quarter, and the Nuggets led by 16 points heading into the fourth.
The Pacers cut the lead to 10 points with just over four minutes remaining, but the Nuggets held on for the win.
Jokic was efficient from the field, hitting 8-of-12 shots from the field and 4-of-6 from three-point range. Porter was also efficient, hitting 8-of-14 shots from the field.
Domantas Sabonis led the Pacers with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Malcolm Brogdon added 17 points.
## Why Does This Matter? The Bigger Picture
The win was the Nuggets' fourth in a row, and it improved their record to 32-13. The Nuggets are now tied with the Memphis Grizzlies for the best record in the Western Conference.
The Pacers have lost three of their last four games, and they are now 23-23 on the season. The Pacers are currently ninth in the Eastern Conference.
## Voices from the Scene – What Are People Saying?
"We're playing with a lot of confidence right now," Jokic said. "We're moving the ball well and getting good shots. We're also playing good defense.
"I'm just trying to be aggressive and make plays for my teammates," Porter said. "I'm glad I was able to help us get the win tonight.
## What’s Next? Future Implications and Takeaways
The Nuggets will host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. The Pacers will host the New York Knicks on Thursday night.
The Nuggets are one of the favorites to win the NBA championship this season. They have a deep and talented roster, and they are playing with a lot of confidence. If they can continue to play well, they will be a tough team to beat in the playoffs.
The Pacers are a young team with a lot of potential. They have some talented players, but they need to find more consistency. If they can figure it out, they could be a playoff contender in the future.