Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 36 | 10 | 27 | 16 | 89 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 30 | 23 | 23 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Magic outlasted the Pacers 96-89. Ugly basketball, but the Magic did just enough. Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Magic came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pacers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.