Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
77
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
145
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 23 | 15 | 18 | 77 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 41 | 34 | 37 | 33 | 145 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets ran roughshod over the Pacers 145-77. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Hornets · 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.
- 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.