Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
97
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 97 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Pacers 99-97. Every possession went the Magic way. Magic's old heads steadied the ship in the swings; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pacers. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.