Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
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Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
112
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 14 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 107 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 30 | 34 | 21 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers snuck past the Hornets 112-107. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pacers' balanced five covered every spot on the floor. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.