Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
124
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 35 | 32 | 25 | 124 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 18 | 28 | 28 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Pacers buried the Magic 124-98. Pacers torched the Magic on the offensive end. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pacers; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.