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Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
away
Chemistry Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
112
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 33 19 20 26 98
Indiana PacersPacers 33 31 28 20 112

After Action Report

In Indiana, the Pacers downed the Lakers 112-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.