The Denver Nuggets are gearing up to face the Indiana Pacers in their fourth consecutive road game on Tuesday. This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season.

The Pacers recently made headlines with a major mid-season trade, acquiring two-time All-NBA forward Pascal Siakam from the Toronto Raptors. In exchange, they sent former Nugget Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora, and three first-round picks to Toronto. However, Indiana is yet to secure a win since the trade, suffering a 117-110 loss to the Phoenix Suns in their most recent outing.

Unfortunately, the Pacers will also be without one-time All-Star Tyrese Haliburton, who sustained a hamstring strain in early January. Haliburton, who had been making a strong case for MVP consideration, will be sorely missed by the team.

Meanwhile, the Nuggets have been performing well on their current road stretch, winning two out of three games. They are set to face the New York Knicks on Thursday before returning home to host the Philadelphia 76ers and the Milwaukee Bucks, both of which are top-3 seeds in the Eastern Conference.

With a season record of 30-14 and a solid road record of 13-10, the Nuggets are closely trailing the Minnesota Timberwolves for the No. 1 seed in the competitive Western Conference. The Timberwolves recently suffered a loss to the Charlotte Hornets, despite an outstanding 62-point performance by Karl-Anthony Towns.

The Nuggets will look to capitalize on their recent successes as they take on the Pacers and aim to strengthen their position in the conference standings. It remains to be seen how Siakam will integrate into the Pacers' lineup and whether they can bounce back from their recent loss.

Basketball fans will be eagerly watching this matchup, as both teams aim to make an impact in their respective conferences. The Nuggets will need to maintain their strong road form, while the Pacers will be determined to notch their first win with their new acquisition.