Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
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Indiana PacersPacers
109
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 114 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 32 | 22 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers squeaked past the Pacers 114-109. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.