Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
93
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 22 | 36 | 30 | 112 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Magic handled the Pacers 112-93. Magic torched the Pacers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.