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Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
97
away
Chemistry Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
115
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 34 22 24 17 97
Indiana PacersPacers 30 33 20 32 115

After Action Report

The Pacers outlasted the Magic 115-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Magic's skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Magic looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Magic · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.