Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 29 | 23 | 25 | 100 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 20 | 28 | 28 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Magic 100-97. The Magic couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pacers. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.