Sat Oct 30, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
90
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 19 | 34 | 40 | 24 | 117 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 16 | 25 | 22 | 90 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets demolished the Pacers 117-90. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Pacers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.