Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
133
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 104 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 38 | 20 | 34 | 41 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Magic ran roughshod over the Pacers 133-104. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pacers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
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.