Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 24 | 28 | 36 | 116 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 29 | 28 | 21 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Hornets 116-112. Pacers' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; the Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.