Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
109
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Indiana PacersPacers
90
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 109 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 27 | 24 | 17 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets handled the Pacers 109-90. The better team simply showed up tonight. Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.