Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
away
Chemistry
Cold
Indiana PacersPacers
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 23 | 30 | 26 | 104 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 35 | 30 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Pacers pulled away from the Lakers 115-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.