Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
Denver NuggetsNuggets
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 102 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Nuggets 102-97. Every possession went the Pacers way. Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · 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.