Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 18 | 27 | 28 | 96 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 33 | 31 | 24 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Magic took care of the Pacers 109-96. Ugly basketball, but the Magic did just enough. The Magic came in with something to prove after a loss; fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.