Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
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Indiana PacersPacers
110
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 23 | 24 | 36 | 106 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 35 | 20 | 28 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers squeaked past the Hornets 110-106. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.