Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
112
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Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
95
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 38 | 31 | 23 | 112 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 14 | 31 | 26 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Magic took care of the Pacers 112-95. The breakneck pace played right into Magic's hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- 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.