Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 37 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 119 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 41 | 34 | 22 | 32 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers took care of the Pacers 129-119. Lakers torched the Pacers on the offensive end. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. 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.
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.