Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 19 | 30 | 29 | 21 | 99 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 26 | 17 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets squeaked past the Pacers 102-99. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; the Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.