Sat Oct 30, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Denver NuggetsNuggets
103
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Indiana PacersPacers
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 21 | 32 | 26 | 103 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 20 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers outlasted the Nuggets 113-103. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.