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Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
132
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Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
136
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 22 43 34 33 132
Los Angeles LakersLakers 41 27 34 34 136

After Action Report

The Lakers snuck past the Pacers 136-132. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.