Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 35 | 31 | 24 | 125 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Lakers upended the Pacers 125-122. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Pacers · 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.