Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
85
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 15 | 25 | 18 | 87 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 10 | 26 | 20 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets snuck past the Pacers 87-85. The Nuggets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Nuggets sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.