Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 118 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 27 | 36 | 34 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic edged the Pacers 124-118. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; second-chance points piled up for the Pacers. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.