Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 121 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 38 | 29 | 22 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets squeaked past the Pacers 121-116. Hornets' offense had its way with the Pacers. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.