Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 22 | 31 | 31 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 29 | 25 | 11 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Pacers ran roughshod over the Lakers 116-96. Pacers torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.