Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 22 | 33 | 32 | 111 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 24 | 27 | 40 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Pacers edged the Lakers 119-111. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.