Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
130
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 28 | 42 | 29 | 130 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 26 | 39 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Pacers outlasted the Magic 130-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. 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.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.