Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 24 | 34 | 26 | 112 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 29 | 26 | 40 | 126 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets pulled away from the Pacers 126-112. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Pacers are in a full-on tailspin. The Pacers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.