Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 23 | 34 | 26 | 114 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 37 | 24 | 25 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Hornets 118-114. Pacers torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Pacers' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.