Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 30 | 33 | 28 | 116 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 32 | 20 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers snuck past the Magic 116-115. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.