Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 120 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 35 | 35 | 32 | 23 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Pacers 125-120. The Magic got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- 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.