Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
120
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Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
116
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 34 | 25 | 32 | 120 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Nuggets shocked the Pacers 120-116. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; the Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.