Pacers beat Nuggets in first-ever NBA game in Taiwan

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Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 08:06:00 10/09/2009

Filed Under: Basketball, National Basketball Association (North American Professional)

TAIPEI – The Indiana Pacers beat the Denver Nuggets 126-104 Thursday in the first-ever National Basketball Association game played in Taiwan, part of a campaign by the US league to win over Asian fans.

Roy Hibbert, Troy Murphy and Brandon Rush of the Pacers each scored 20 points and jointly led the way for the winning team with 60 points, 8 assists and 25 rebounds.

The Pacers were ahead 68-54 at halftime led by Murphy. They pulled away in the third quarter, with 11 points scored by Rush.

The Taipei Arena was packed to capacity, with more than 12,000 screaming and shouting fans.