Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 21 | 19 | 30 | 102 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic snuck past the Pacers 105-102. The breakneck pace played right into Magic's hands. The Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Pacers. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.