Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 27 | 30 | 36 | 121 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 31 | 34 | 28 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers snuck past the Hornets 124-121. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. The Pacers couldn't shake the cold spell; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.