Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
114
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Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
96
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 32 | 25 | 31 | 114 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 32 | 28 | 11 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Pacers took care of the Magic 114-96. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.