Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 30 | 39 | 32 | 129 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 35 | 29 | 33 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Pacers 129-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.