Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 114 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 33 | 37 | 31 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Magic downed the Pacers 126-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Magic cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pacers; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.