Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
92
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 92 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 38 | 18 | 26 | 31 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Magic blew the doors off the Pacers 113-92. Magic torched the Pacers on the offensive end. Shots just aren't falling for the Magic lately; second-chance points piled up for the Pacers. The Pacers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.