Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
114
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 26 | 24 | 34 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 34 | 23 | 42 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Pacers 132-114. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pacers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.