Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 34 | 30 | 31 | 119 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 31 | 23 | 41 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers survived the Lakers 121-119. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.