Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 112 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 44 | 24 | 35 | 18 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers edged the Lakers 121-112. Pacers' scorers couldn't be contained. Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.