Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
80
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
81
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 24 | 21 | 5 | 80 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 81 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Pacers 81-80. Ugly basketball, but the Lakers did just enough. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.