Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
81
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 21 | 14 | 25 | 81 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 23 | 32 | 34 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the Pacers 111-81. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.