Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
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Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
113
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 21 | 22 | 31 | 100 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 25 | 31 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers outlasted the Lakers 113-100. Every possession went the Pacers way. Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.