Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 115 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 37 | 19 | 31 | 34 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers edged the Hornets 121-115. Ugly basketball, but the Pacers did just enough. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pacers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.