NBA: Pacers and Nuggets gear up for Mexico City showdown

NBA players Nikola Jokic and Pascal Siakam praised Mexican fans on Friday (November 6) as the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers prepare to face off in Mexico City.

During practice sessions, Nuggets center Nikola Jokic said he expected an energetic atmosphere, citing the passion of Mexican basketball fans.

“I think it’s going to be great. Mexican people have that passion, and the game is going to be amazing,” Jokic told reporters.

Pacers forward Pascal Siakam said he was looking forward to facing Denver, describing the Nuggets as one of the league’s top teams led by Jokic and Jamal Murray.

Players from both teams took part in warm-ups, shooting drills and autograph sessions ahead of Saturday’s (November 7) game. Fans gathered to see the practice sessions with some lucky enough to snag a few autographs.