Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
147
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 32 | 25 | 22 | 109 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 44 | 31 | 38 | 34 | 147 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers demolished the Nuggets 147-109. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
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.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.