Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
92
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 38 | 27 | 35 | 119 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 17 | 23 | 28 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Lakers buried the Pacers 119-92. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.