Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 32 | 37 | 34 | 129 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 41 | 19 | 28 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Pacers downed the Lakers 129-118. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.