Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
80
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Indiana PacersPacers
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 16 | 27 | 15 | 22 | 80 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Pacers ran roughshod over the Lakers 109-80. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pacers sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.