Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 23 | 38 | 38 | 128 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 29 | 37 | 27 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Pacers 128-120. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers are in a full-on tailspin.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- 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 · 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.