Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
134
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
131
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 35 | 30 | 32 | 134 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Lakers survived the Pacers 134-131. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.