Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 19 | 20 | 26 | 98 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 31 | 28 | 20 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers downed the Lakers 112-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.