Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
94
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 18 | 29 | 21 | 94 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 22 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets squeaked past the Pacers 99-94. The Pacers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nuggets. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; the Nuggets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.