Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 12 | 21 | 23 | 86 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 36 | 34 | 30 | 25 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Pacers buried the Lakers 125-86. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.