Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
140
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Chemistry
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Denver NuggetsNuggets
143
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 35 | 37 | 33 | 35 | 140 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 39 | 38 | 35 | 143 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets snuck past the Pacers 143-140. Nuggets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Nuggets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.