Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 22 | 16 | 26 | 98 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic fended off the Pacers 105-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.