Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 34 | 25 | 33 | 125 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic squeaked past the Pacers 128-125. The Magic got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Magic stayed locked in; second-chance points piled up for the Pacers. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.