Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
100
away
Chemistry
Cold
Indiana PacersPacers
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 21 | 30 | 21 | 100 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 33 | 32 | 38 | 135 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers rolled past the Magic 135-100. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.