Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
125
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 14 | 125 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 29 | 32 | 20 | 10 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Pacers snuck past the Lakers 125-121 in overtime. Pacers torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pacers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.