Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
91
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
86
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 19 | 28 | 21 | 23 | 91 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 17 | 27 | 12 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Pacers survived the Magic 91-86. Ugly basketball, but the Pacers did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; the Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.