Oct 8, 2008 - 10:11 PM
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Melvin Ely added 12 points for the Hornets, who shot 42 percent (8-of-19) from 3-point range.
T.J. Ford, who was acquired from Toronto in the Jermaine O'Neal trade, led Indiana with 15 points. Fellow newcomer Jarrett Jack chipped in 11 for the Pacers, who shot just 31 percent (23-for-74) from the floor.
Indiana's downfall was a brutal third quarter in which it was outscored, 26-6.
From the Bleachers
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NEW ORLEANS: 105
INDIANA: 71
Final
Oct 8 9:27 PM -
NEW ORLEANS: 78
INDIANA: 48
End of 3rd
Oct 8 8:53 PM -
NEW ORLEANS: 52
INDIANA: 42
Halftime
Oct 8 8:09 PM -
NEW ORLEANS: 27
INDIANA: 20
End of 1st
Oct 8 7:37 PM
