Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 20 | 21 | 34 | 98 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Pacers 104-98. The Pacers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.