Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 21 | 20 | 31 | 102 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 20 | 31 | 26 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Magic 102-97. Every possession went the Pacers way. The Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Whispers of a Magic locker-room rift aren't helping. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.