Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 109 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 28 | 34 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pacers held off the Hornets 116-109. Pacers torched the Hornets on the offensive end. The Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.