Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
89
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Indiana PacersPacers
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 89 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 17 | 27 | 27 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Pacers fended off the Hornets 96-89. The Hornets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pacers. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pacers; Hornets' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.