Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
82
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 17 | 25 | 38 | 22 | 102 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 17 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 82 |
After Action Report
The Pacers blew the doors off the Magic 102-82. Ugly basketball, but the Pacers did just enough. The Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Magic couldn't shake the cold spell. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.