Lagging N.O. succumbs to fast start by Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS --
Playing back-to-back games was expected to be a challenge to the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday. For one half, it certainly was.
After opening their preseason schedule by defeating Houston 94-92 in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, the Hornets didn't arrive in Indianapolis until around 2 a.m. The Hornets played the first half like they were sleeping, trailing 55-35 at halftime after shooting 26 percent, including 2-of-14 on 3-point attempts.
The Hornets, who trailed by 21 points going into the fourth quarter on Tuesday, began their bid for a second consecutive comeback victory in the third quarter but came up short, as Indiana held on for a 101-96 victory.
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