Nuggets and Pacers head to Mexico for NBA regular season return
The Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers will play a relocated matchup in Mexico City, Basket USA reported.
Following a schedule dedicated to the NBA Cup, the league returns to its standard format with seven games scheduled for the upcoming slate. The Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic, face the Pacers in Mexico to kick off the evening’s action.
The Pacers enter the contest facing significant roster challenges. Indiana will play without Tyrese Haliburton, who remains sidelined due to injury.
Injury updates for the Pacers and Magic
Availability remains a central theme for several teams in this rotation. While the Pacers manage the absence of Haliburton, the Orlando Magic will also be shorthanded. Paolo Banchero is expected to miss the Magic’s matchup against the Golden State Warriors.
Full NBA schedule and broadcast times
The evening’s schedule features a variety of matchups across different time zones. The following games are scheduled for the upcoming slate:
- Pacers vs. Nuggets: 23:00 (beIN Sports 1)
- Hawks vs. Nets: 01:30
- Cavaliers vs. Knicks: 02:00
- Wizards vs. Thunder: 02:00
- Warriors vs. Magic: 02:30
- Suns vs. Rockets: 03:00
- Blazers vs. Spurs: 04:00
Later in the night, the San Antonio Spurs, featuring Victor Wembanyama, will travel to Portland to face the Trail Blazers at 04:00.
Questions about the Mexico City game and player injuries
Which game is being played in Mexico?
The Denver Nuggets will play the Indiana Pacers in Mexico City. This game is scheduled to begin at 23:00.
Is Tyrese Haliburton playing tonight?
No, Tyrese Haliburton is not expected to play. He remains in the infirmary according to current reports.
Which star players are confirmed out for other teams?
In addition to Haliburton, Paolo Banchero is set to miss the game for the Orlando Magic against the Golden State Warriors.
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