Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 23 | 32 | 33 | 112 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 21 | 35 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Lakers 113-112. Pacers torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.