Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 26 | 34 | 30 | 116 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 20 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Hornets held off the Pacers 116-110. Every possession went the Hornets way. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.