Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 28 | 20 | 33 | 113 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 27 | 31 | 15 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pacers took care of the Magic 113-101. Pacers' offense had its way with the Magic. The Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.