Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 27 | 20 | 27 | 94 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 22 | 27 | 31 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Pacers held off the Magic 102-94. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.