Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
100
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 19 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 89 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 24 | 29 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Magic handled the Pacers 100-89. Ugly basketball, but the Magic did just enough. The Magic ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.