Nikola Jokic had a career-best 19 assists, while adding 18 points and nine rebounds, Aaron Gordon scored 25 points and the Denver Nuggets defeated the Indiana Pacers 125-116 on Monday night.

There was much concern surrounding the Denver Nuggets when the Los Angeles Lakers, on Saturday night, turned up with a game plan that limited Nikola Jokic and forced his teammates to beat them. Nonetheless,

Gordon (calf) is available for Monday's matchup against Indiana.

The Indiana Pacers will take on the Denver Nuggets ... the Nuggets will likely have their star forward, Aaron Gordon, on the court tonight against the Pacers. Gordon is on the injury report ...

Joining them on the injury report is Peyton Watson, who will miss the game with a knee sprain. Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as probable for the Bucks due to a left calf strain.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Nikola Jokic had a career-best 19 assists, while adding 18 points and nine rebounds, Aaron Gordon scored 25 points and the Denver Nuggets defeated the Indiana Pacers 125-116 on ...