Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
81
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 13 | 23 | 29 | 16 | 81 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 25 | 30 | 20 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Pacers 97-81. The Pacers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. The Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pacers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.