Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 92 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 35 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic squeaked past the Pacers 97-92. The Magic won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. 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. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.