Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
117
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Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 26 | 32 | 36 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Pacers took care of the Lakers 117-98. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.