Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
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Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
139
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 10 | 13 | 38 | 86 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 139 |
After Action Report
The Pacers blew the doors off the Lakers 139-86. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Lakers' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.