Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 111 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Pacers edged the Lakers 120-111. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.