Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 35 | 26 | 31 | 125 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 16 | 32 | 30 | 21 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Pacers buried the Magic 125-99. Pacers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers 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. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.