Lakers (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 28 | 21 | 19 | 91 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 15 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers edged the Hornets 97-91. Ugly basketball, but the Pacers did just enough. The Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.