Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 35 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 114 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 25 | 36 | 31 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets held off the Pacers 120-114. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.