Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 117 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 34 | 28 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers squeaked past the Magic 117-116. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pacers; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.