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Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
130
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 34 28 34 34 130
Los Angeles LakersLakers 38 28 31 29 126

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Pacers squeaked past the Lakers 130-126. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; the Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them.

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 · 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.