Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
132
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
135
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 37 | 32 | 14 | 38 | 11 | 132 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 21 | 35 | 31 | 14 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Pacers 135-132 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.