Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
110
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Indiana PacersPacers
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 110 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Pacers outlasted the Hornets 126-110. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.