Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
88
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 12 | 19 | 18 | 39 | 88 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 34 | 37 | 29 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic blew the doors off the Pacers 123-88. Magic controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.