Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 25 | 36 | 25 | 117 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 35 | 12 | 29 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Lakers blew the doors off the Pacers 117-97. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.