Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
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Indiana PacersPacers
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 32 | 28 | 20 | 106 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers edged the Lakers 115-106. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.