Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
85
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 33 | 27 | 37 | 128 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 22 | 12 | 30 | 85 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Pacers ran roughshod over the Magic 128-85. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.