Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 34 | 38 | 28 | 131 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 32 | 21 | 25 | 30 | 108 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers ran roughshod over the Magic 131-108. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers steamroller is in full effect right now; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Magic. 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.