Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
85
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 29 | 27 | 20 | 100 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 12 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Pacers handled the Magic 100-85. Every possession went the Pacers way. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; the Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Magic · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.