No matter who plays, the Nuggets look clinical.

Even in their first back-to-back of the season, even without their second- and third-best players, the Nuggets cruised to a 117-100 win over the depleted Indiana Pacers on Saturday. Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon were both out, but Denver (7-2) completed a perfect four-game home stand anyway with contributions across the board.

Nikola Jokic overcame eight turnovers with 32 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists. Peyton Watson amassed 16 points, seven boards and three steals filling in as a starter. Tim Hardaway Jr. stayed hot off the bench with a 17-point night.

The Nuggets are now 6-0 at home this season and haven’t trailed in the second half of a game at Ball Arena.

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