Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
85
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 28 | 22 | 21 | 97 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Hornets downed the Pacers 97-85. Ugly basketball, but the Hornets did just enough. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.