Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
86
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 18 | 27 | 16 | 86 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic outlasted the Pacers 103-86. The Magic won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Pacers. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.