Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
111
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 27 | 17 | 24 | 99 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 28 | 25 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic outlasted the Pacers 111-99. Ugly basketball, but the Magic did just enough. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Magic stayed locked in. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.