Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 23 | 30 | 22 | 96 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Magic held off the Pacers 103-96. The Magic won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. 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. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.