Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
122
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 32 | 24 | 34 | 118 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 32 | 30 | 25 | 35 | 122 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Magic squeaked past the Pacers 122-118. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.