Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 22 | 35 | 33 | 120 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 34 | 23 | 34 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers survived the Lakers 120-118. Pacers torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers couldn't shake the cold spell.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.