Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 30 | 28 | 17 | 99 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers fended off the Hornets 108-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.