Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 20 | 38 | 35 | 122 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 19 | 26 | 19 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Pacers ran roughshod over the Magic 122-88. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.