The Indiana Pacers opened Game 2 against the Orlando Magic much like they did in the series opener on Saturday night in Game 1. They pushed the basketball and scored on nine of their first 11 possessions.

In the second quarter, however, the Magic seized the momentum with good ball movement, offensive rebounding and strong looks off the pick-and-roll. Orlando led 44-42 at the half after trailing by three to begin the second period. In the first half, the Magic scored 22 points off second chances as Glen Davis dominated the interior.

Roy Hibbert has at least five inches on Davis, but the weight difference in minimal -- if one exists at all. As he told reporters in between games, Davis focused early on going through the Indiana center, often times avoiding him altogether because of poor pick-and-roll defense.

When matched up one-on-one on either side of the floor, Davis got the better of Hibbert with his physicality. Fouls and strategy kept him off the floor in Game 2 and through the first two games of the series Hibbert’s offensive numbers are disappointing. He is just 5-for-16 from the field with impressive numbers elsewhere -- 13 rebounds and 5.5 blocks.

Frank Vogel looked to be severely outcoached by Stan Van Gundy in the first half as the Magic were more poised, ready and confident despite the absence of Dwight Howard. The Pacers entered the half shooting 47.2% (against 31.9% by the Magic), but they had just three assists and had allowed Orlando to grab 12 offensive rebounds.

The Magic grabbed only one offensive rebound in the second half.

Vogel put his own stamp on the game by going small with David West spending a lot of time at center to keep up with the agile Davis. The Magic continued to move the basketball well, but the Pacers got hot offensively and went on an 11-to-2 run to take a 56-52 lead with 7:37 left in the third quarter.

The run coincided with Indiana’s first three-pointer of the game, which Danny Granger hit on their ninth attempt.

Hibbert got his fourth foul with 5:44 left in the quarter and played just 23 minutes, the least of any starter.

The Pacers were able to take control of the game because Davis stopped hitting shots and they collected twelve of the first thirteen rebounds in the quarter. They finished the third with a 16-4 rebound edge, while George Hill starred following a rough Game 1.

After going 2-for-7 with 11 points in Saturday’s loss, Hill asserted himself in the third quarter. He scored 12 of his 18 points (6-for-10 shooting) in the period, while helping on the glass with four rebounds as Vogel employed his smaller lineup.

The Pacers can win this series without Hibbert scoring, assuming he is still a factor rebounding and altering shots, but they need Hill to score at least enough to lift the team through rough stretches and to offset whatever Jameer Nelson provides for the Magic.

Nelson had 18 points and nine assists in Game 1, but his shot wasn’t falling on Monday night. Despite hurting the Pacers with his penetration in the first half, he shot just 4-for-13 and finished with 12 points and three assists.

Even with the 93-78 loss, Orlando can rest assured that they have played much better team basketball thus far. Their ball movement was great and they assisted on 60% of their baskets in Game 2. They also have stolen homecourt advantage.

The Pacers? They recorded just nine assists on 33 made shots (27%).

Indiana scored 30 points in the third quarter and preserved the victory in the fourth quarter due to the play of West, Granger and Paul George. West has quietly dominated the series with his steady play. Vogel should instruct his point guards to simply dump the basketball into the power forward whenever the wheels come off during an offensive possession.

Granger’s shot is still off, but he did several little things for the Pacers, including three put-backs for an easy six points. If you take away those shots though, he was just 4-for-18 from the field, including 1-for-10 from three-point range.

His True Shooting Percentage has gone down in each of the last three seasons, bottoming out at 54.2 this season, but you have to expect more from Granger at this point. With the series tied at a game apiece, he is 14-for-41 (34%) overall and an unsightly 3-for-14 from three.

Granger's shot itself, and to an extent his selection, was showcased perfectly with about five minutes left in the game on a baseline inbounds pass. George had the ball on the right side and took a few seconds before rifling the ball to Granger on the left wing. He immediately launched an ill-advised 18-footer that clanked off the front rim. There was a ton of time left on the shot clock and the Pacers were up by double-digits.

George, who makes almost everything he does on the basketball court look effortless, bounced back on Monday night with 17 points, eight rebounds and two steals. He defended better on the perimeter and had just one fewer point than Granger despite taking 11 fewer shots.

The Pacers can take a lot from their Game 2 win. They can beat the Magic without Hibbert playing major minutes if they choose to go small. They can play from behind in a playoff game. They can outrun the Magic. They can win without shooting exceptionally well.

In spite of losing Game 1, they can still take control of this series.