Nuggets Outshine Pacers in High-Scoring Affair at Ball Arena
The Denver Nuggets, with a record of 28-13, secured another victory on their home court against the Indiana Pacers, who now stand at 23-16. The final scoreboard read 117-109 in favor of the Nuggets.
In a game that saw the lead change six times and was tied ten times, it was the Denver Nuggets' offensive execution that ultimately made the difference. The Nuggets shot an impressive 65 percent from the field compared to the Pacers' 47 percent. With a total of 48 rebounds and an effective field goal percentage of 72 percent, they dominated inside and out.
The home team's scoring was well-distributed among players, but it was their accuracy from beyond the arc that stood out as they hit half of their three-point attempts. The Nuggets also capitalized on turnovers, scoring 17 points off Pacers' mistakes. Despite committing more turnovers (22) than their opponents (13), they maintained control throughout most of the game with over thirty-four minutes in command.
A pivotal moment came when Denver stretched their lead to twelve points—their biggest lead in the game—thanks to a nine-point unanswered run that shifted momentum firmly in their favor. This stretch highlighted not only their scoring ability but also defensive tenacity as they held Indiana to just one block and forced eleven steals.
On defense, Denver managed three blocks and contained Indiana's fast break opportunities effectively by allowing only seven fast break points from twelve attempts by Pacers players. Moreover, despite one ejection on Denver's side due to technical fouls during play disruptions, team cohesion remained intact as evidenced by thirty-one assists leading to scores compared to twenty-eight for Indiana.
The visiting Pacers did have moments where they shined; particularly impressive were their second-chance points where they scored twenty out of possible twenty-four points following offensive rebounds. They also had strong contributions from their bench with forty-three bench points demonstrating depth despite falling short against a formidable Nuggets lineup.
Looking ahead for fans of the Denver Nuggets is an away game scheduled at Wells Fargo Center against Philadelphia 76ers on January 16th at 7:30 PM Eastern Time Zone which will be broadcast nationally on TNT channel number two hundred forty-five. This matchup promises another opportunity for fans to support their team as they continue this season's campaign.