Sat Nov 20, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 21 | 21 | 28 | 96 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 38 | 30 | 35 | 25 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers blew the doors off the Magic 128-96. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.