Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 5
Indiana PacersPacers
98
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Pacers survived the Lakers 98-96. The Pacers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.