Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
104
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 35 | 28 | 28 | 117 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Pacers shocked the Magic 117-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Magic's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.