Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 27 | 28 | 19 | 17 | 121 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 21 | 23 | 31 | 11 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Lakers fended off the Pacers 121-115 in overtime. Lakers' offense had its way with the Pacers. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.