Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 29 | 28 | 22 | 100 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 28 | 27 | 36 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Pacers pulled away from the Hornets 118-100. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.