Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
110
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Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
131
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 110 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 35 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic ran roughshod over the Pacers 131-110. The Magic got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Magic. 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. Never a doubt in this one.
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.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.