Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
away
Chemistry
Cold
Indiana PacersPacers
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 24 | 25 | 30 | 115 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 37 | 28 | 27 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers edged the Hornets 124-115. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.