Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 29 | 18 | 25 | 97 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 37 | 25 | 39 | 27 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Pacers ran roughshod over the Magic 128-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pacers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.