The Indiana Pacers ran out of gas late, surrendering a crucial 9-0 run to the Denver Nuggets to turn a two point fourth quarter deficit into a double digit one to snap Indiana’s five game winning streak. All night, the Pacers struggled to find their footing, giving up big runs all night, but managed to keep the door open with opportunistic play.
Unfortunately, any time the Pacers found themselves in a positive position, that’s when the Nuggets would capitalize, putting the Pacers back in the rearview mirror. Indiana cut the lead to one towards the end of the half, but a Jamal Murray bucket to end the half keyed off a big run to start the second half, including friendly bounces on a pair of threes.