Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
104
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Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
118
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 104 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 34 | 27 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Magic outlasted the Pacers 118-104. Magic's offense had its way with the Pacers. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Magic's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.