Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 30 | 28 | 37 | 126 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Hornets squeaked past the Pacers 126-125. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pacers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.