Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 32 | 24 | 18 | 99 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Pacers fended off the Lakers 107-99. Pacers' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.