Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
128
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 30 | 31 | 22 | 103 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 27 | 39 | 31 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers demolished the Magic 128-103. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.