Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 110 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 24 | 24 | 31 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Hornets upended the Pacers 110-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.