Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
136
away
Chemistry
Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 33 | 40 | 30 | 136 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 20 | 31 | 34 | 41 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Lakers took care of the Pacers 136-126. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.