Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
83
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 18 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 99 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 26 | 19 | 11 | 83 |
After Action Report
The Pacers took care of the Magic 99-83. Ugly basketball, but the Pacers did just enough. The Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.