Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
138
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 36 | 40 | 33 | 138 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Pacers outlasted the Hornets 138-125. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.