Sat Oct 30, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Denver NuggetsNuggets
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 22 | 21 | 31 | 31 | 105 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 32 | 35 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers downed the Nuggets 117-105. Pacers' starting five clicked while the Nuggets looked disjointed. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pacers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- 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.