Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
85
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 26 | 14 | 17 | 85 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 35 | 22 | 32 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers ran roughshod over the Lakers 115-85. Every possession went the Pacers way. Shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately; Lakers' 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. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.