Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
129
away
Chemistry
Elite
Denver NuggetsNuggets
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 39 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 129 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 30 | 19 | 34 | 115 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers outlasted the Nuggets 129-115. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pacers; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.