Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 27 | 20 | 22 | 97 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 19 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers survived the Magic 99-97. Ugly basketball, but the Pacers did just enough. Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.