Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
107
away
Chemistry
Elite
Denver NuggetsNuggets
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 28 | 22 | 29 | 107 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 22 | 26 | 18 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Pacers downed the Nuggets 107-95. The Nuggets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pacers. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.