Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 13 | 20 | 32 | 32 | 97 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 40 | 25 | 32 | 19 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pacers outlasted the Hornets 116-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers couldn't shake the cold spell.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
