Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Indiana PacersPacers
123
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Orlando MagicMagic
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 123 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers snuck past the Magic 123-120. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.