Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 87 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 17 | 28 | 31 | 25 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Pacers 101-87. Ugly basketball, but the Lakers did just enough. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.