Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
116
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 27 | 18 | 29 | 96 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pacers rolled past the Lakers 116-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.