Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
120
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 13 | 28 | 28 | 17 | 86 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 33 | 18 | 36 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers ran roughshod over the Lakers 120-86. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.