Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
139
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 35 | 32 | 26 | 119 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 41 | 35 | 37 | 26 | 139 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets buried the Pacers 139-119. Nuggets torched the Pacers on the offensive end. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.