Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 24 | 27 | 34 | 111 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 22 | 28 | 26 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Lakers held off the Pacers 111-102. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.