Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 110 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Pacers 110-108. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.