Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 21 | 30 | 26 | 105 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 23 | 27 | 22 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Magic held off the Pacers 105-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Magic came in with something to prove after a loss; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.