Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 32 | 27 | 33 | 121 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 38 | 31 | 26 | 21 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Pacers 121-116. Lakers' offense had its way with the Pacers. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.