Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
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Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
131
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 30 | 19 | 22 | 95 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 31 | 32 | 37 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Pacers rolled past the Lakers 131-95. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.