Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 104 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers took care of the Hornets 115-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. 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.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.