Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 98 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Nuggets 98-96. The Nuggets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pacers. The Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.