Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 36 | 32 | 24 | 116 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 39 | 29 | 31 | 129 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers outlasted the Lakers 129-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.