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Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
away
Chemistry Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
108
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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.