Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
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Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
117
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 99 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 23 | 31 | 34 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers outlasted the Lakers 117-99. Every possession went the Pacers way. The Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pacers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.