Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 120 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers squeaked past the Magic 120-118. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Magic's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.