Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
77
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 22 | 13 | 15 | 77 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 27 | 21 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers blew the doors off the Lakers 105-77. Pacers' positional fit overwhelmed the Lakers rotation. The Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
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 · 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.