Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 95 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Pacers 95-94. The Pacers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
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.