Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
123
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Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
127
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 35 | 37 | 27 | 123 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 19 | 32 | 40 | 36 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Magic survived the Pacers 127-123. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; 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.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.