Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
119
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 18 | 33 | 41 | 119 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Pacers pulled away from the Hornets 119-102. Pacers torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.