Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
72
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 128 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 13 | 25 | 9 | 72 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Pacers buried the Magic 128-72. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.