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Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
85
away
Chemistry Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
127
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 19 20 25 21 85
Indiana PacersPacers 32 31 28 36 127

After Action Report

In Indiana, the Pacers demolished the Lakers 127-85. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.