FIRST QUARTER

By LONNIE WHITE

June 10, 2000 12 AM PT

Indiana: 28

Lakers: 28

Highlight Reel: Kobe Bryant had the ball in the left corner, shook off Reggie Miller and made a jump-pass around Rik Smits to Shaquille O’Neal, who power-dunked over Dale Davis and was fouled for a three-point play.

It’s Not in the Box Score: How quiet Staples Center became when Bryant landed on Jalen Rose’s foot and suffered a left ankle injury, then hobbled around the court for nearly 30 seconds before he left the game with 3:05 remaining in the quarter.

Winning Number: 18. The combined points scored in the quarter by Jalen Rose and Miller, who combined for only 19 points in Game 1.

Wrong Numbers: Zero. Three-point shots made in four attempts by the Pacers, who led the league in three-point shooting during the season.

Leading Scorers: Lakers: Ron Harper 11. Pacers: Rose 10.

Leading Rebounders:Lakers: O’Neal 4. Pacers: Davis and Rose each with 4.

Lakers’ biggest lead was 4

Indiana’s biggest lead was 5

Second Quarter

Indiana: 49

Lakers: 52

Highlight Reel: O’Neal scored on an alley-oop from Brian Shaw that turned into a three-point play when Pacer backup center Zan Tabak pushed O’Neal from underneath the basket.

It’s Not in the Box Score: In years to come, not too many people will remember the one-minute matchup of Laker backup big man Travis Knight and Tabak, who took over when O’Neal and Smits rested on the bench.

Winning Number: Eight. Points scored in the quarter by Glen Rice, who stepped up with Bryant out of the game by making both three-point attempts.

Wrong Number: Zero. Points scored in the quarter by Mark Jackson and Smits, two Indiana starters who didn’t attempt a shot in the quarter.

Leading Scorers: Lakers: O’Neal 9. Pacers: Rose 8.

Leading Rebounders: Lakers: O’Neal 6. Pacers: Davis 3.

Lakers’ biggest lead was 5

Indiana’s biggest lead was 2

Third Quarter

Indiana: 69

Lakers: 73

Highlight Reel: With Bryant out and the Laker offense sluggish, O’Neal showed Sam Perkins why he is called “Superman” when he leaped and swatted away a soft jump hook.

It’s Not in the Box Score: After spending extended time on the bench in the first half because of two fouls, Miller displayed his craftiness by getting the Lakers into foul trouble with an assortment of ball fakes.

Winning Numbers: Eight. Points and rebounds recorded by O’Neal in the quarter as he single-handedly tried to keep the Lakers ahead.

Wrong Numbers: Five. Minutes played in the quarter and fouls called on Smits before he had to leave the game.

Leading Scorers: Lakers: O’Neal 8. Pacers: Miller 9.

Leading Rebounders: Lakers: O’Neal 8. Pacers: Jackson 4.

Lakers’ biggest lead was 4

Indiana’s biggest lead was 3

Fourth Quarter

Indiana: 104

Lakers: 111

Highlight Reel: With less than a minute remaining, O’Neal caught the ball in the lane, faked a shot and passed to a cutting Robert Horry, who made a difficult reverse layup and was fouled for a key three-point play.

It’s Not in the Box Score: After watching O’Neal power his way to two easy baskets, the Pacers got physical and paid the price when the Laker center was hacked but still knocked down Travis Best and Perkins at the same time.

Winning Number: 23. Combined points scored in the game by Derek Fisher, Rick Fox, Horry and Shaw, who played key roles off the bench for the Lakers with Bryant sidelined.

Wrong Numbers: 18 of 39. O’Neal’s numbers from the free-throw line.

Leading Scorers: Lakers: O’Neal 17. Pacers: Austin Croshere 14.

Leading Rebounders: Lakers: O’Neal 6. Pacers: Croshere 3.

Lakers’ biggest lead was 8

Indiana did not lead

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LAKERS’ BIG 3

O’NEAL

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Fri. Playoffs 40 Points 29.4 24 Rebounds 15.7 4 Assists 3.4

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BRYANT