Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 9 | 119 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 27 | 30 | 25 | 6 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Pacers squeaked past the Nuggets 119-116 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pacers; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Nuggets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.