Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 12 | 125 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 11 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Pacers squeaked past the Magic 125-124 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.