Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Pacers took care of the Lakers 117-103. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.