Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 20 | 22 | 20 | 39 | 101 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Magic buried the Pacers 125-101. Magic torched the Pacers on the offensive end. The Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.