Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 24 | 30 | 21 | 107 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 23 | 36 | 33 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Magic outlasted the Pacers 116-107. The breakneck pace played right into Magic's hands. The Magic carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.