Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
118
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Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 35 | 29 | 26 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 31 | 26 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pacers edged the Lakers 118-112. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.