Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 116 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Pacers 118-116. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.