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Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
129
away
Chemistry Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
95
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 32 27 33 37 129
Indiana PacersPacers 24 22 27 22 95

After Action Report

In Indiana, the Hornets buried the Pacers 129-95. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Whispers of a Pacers locker-room rift aren't helping. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.