Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
126
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 123 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 35 | 32 | 25 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Hornets 126-123. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pacers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.