Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 29 | 23 | 19 | 97 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Magic took care of the Pacers 108-97. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.