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Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
129
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 26 32 37 34 129
Los Angeles LakersLakers 41 19 28 30 118

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Pacers downed the Lakers 129-118. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.