Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
94
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 17 | 23 | 25 | 29 | 94 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 92 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Pacers squeaked past the Hornets 94-92. The Pacers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.