Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
143
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 24 | 29 | 34 | 118 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 39 | 35 | 36 | 143 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the Pacers 143-118. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.