Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 96 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 18 | 21 | 28 | 22 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Pacers held off the Hornets 96-89. The Pacers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pacers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.