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Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
119
away
Chemistry Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
137
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 33 31 34 21 119
Orlando MagicMagic 38 40 28 31 137

After Action Report

The Magic pulled away from the Pacers 137-119. The breakneck pace played right into Magic's hands. The Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.