Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
89
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 89 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 29 | 21 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers held off the Pacers 96-89. The Pacers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. The Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.