Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
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Indiana PacersPacers
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 36 | 30 | 23 | 115 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 29 | 25 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Pacers 115-114. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.