Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 114 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 19 | 34 | 30 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Pacers 114-108. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.