Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 29 | 24 | 30 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 33 | 30 | 22 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Pacers 120-111. Lakers torched the Pacers on the offensive end. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.