Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 19 | 24 | 30 | 29 | 102 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 19 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Magic 102-97. The Magic couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pacers. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.