Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
134
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 131 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 36 | 27 | 36 | 35 | 134 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Lakers 134-131. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.