Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 30 | 37 | 19 | 120 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 37 | 18 | 29 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Pacers handled the Magic 120-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.