Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
94
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 19 | 36 | 17 | 22 | 94 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Pacers 96-94. The Magic won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Pacers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.