Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
106
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Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
109
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 22 | 21 | 30 | 106 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 25 | 31 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Pacers 109-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; Pacers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.