Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
108
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Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 108 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 27 | 29 | 15 | 106 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers squeaked past the Hornets 108-106. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.