Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Indiana PacersPacers
117
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Orlando MagicMagic
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 31 | 33 | 23 | 117 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 24 | 30 | 22 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Pacers held off the Magic 117-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.