Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
106
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Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
128
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 18 | 26 | 30 | 106 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 29 | 37 | 32 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Magic buried the Pacers 128-106. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Magic. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.