Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 117 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 22 | 33 | 32 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Pacers 117-111. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.