Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
99
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 18 | 24 | 27 | 20 | 89 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Pacers downed the Nuggets 99-89. Pacers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.