Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
Indiana PacersPacers
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 37 | 32 | 13 | 102 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 32 | 35 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pacers handled the Hornets 116-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in. 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.