FIRST QUARTER

By LONNIE WHITE

June 15, 2000 12 AM PT

Lakers: 23

Indiana: 33

Highlight Reel: In transition, A.C. Green gathered in a pass from Harper, switched the ball from his right to left hand for a layup while being fouled by Rose.

It’s Not in the Box Score: How O’Neal bullied his way inside and knocked over any player, even if it was a teammate, in in going for rebounds on both ends of the floor.

Winning Number: 10. Points scored in the quarter by Bryant, who seemed to get more into the flow of the game as his injured ankle warmed up.

Wrong Number: 11. Field goals attempted by Bryant in the quarter. He only attempted seven in the first half.

Leading Scorers: Lakers: Bryant 10. Pacers: Smits 6.

Leading Rebounders: Lakers: O’Neal 9. Pacers: Davis 3.

Lakers did not lead

Indiana’s biggest lead was 10

Second Quarter

Lakers: 51

Indiana: 54

Highlight Reel: Ron Harper missed a short jumper but Shaquille O’Neal outjumped two Pacers for the rebound and then threw down a dunk over Dale Davis.

It’s Not in the Box Score: How Reggie Miller, Rik Smits, Kobe Bryant and Harper didn’t hesitate to dive for a loose ball with Miller winning the battle, leading to a Pacer basket.

Winning Number: 10. Points scored in the quarter by Miller, who started the game looking for his shot.

Wrong Number: 7:20. The time remaining in the quarter when Smits, who had his best period of the series with eight points, went to the bench with two fouls.

Leading Scorers: Lakers: Glen Rice 6. Pacers: Miller 10.

Leading Rebounders: Lakers: O’Neal 5. Pacers: Austin Croshere 5.

Lakers did not lead

Indiana’s biggest lead was 10

Third Quarter

Lakers: 80

Indiana: 77

Highlight Reel: Rick Fox is not the quickest player in the league, but he drove around an even slower Chris Mullin for a layup that turned into a three-point play thanks to a foul on Sam Perkins.

It’s Not in the Box Score: How Laker Coach Phil Jackson rolled the dice and left O’Neal in the game for nearly four minutes after he picked up his third foul with 4:58 remaining in the quarter.

Winning Number: 14. Points scored in the quarter by Laker reserves Robert Horry, Derek Fisher and Fox.

Wrong Number: Two. Assists in the quarter by the Pacers, who do not get much ball movement when Travis Best is the point guard.

Leading Scorers: Lakers: O’Neal 8. Pacers: Best 6.

Leading Rebounders: Lakers: O’Neal 3. Pacers: Dale Davis and Croshere, 2.

Lakers’ biggest lead was 3

Indiana’s biggest lead was 5

Fourth Quarter

Lakers: 104

Indiana: 104

Highlight Reel: With Indiana needing a three-point basket to send the game into overtime, Perkins drifted outside and knocked down his biggest shot of the postseason to tie the score.

It’s Not in the Box Score: How loud the noise was in Conseco Fieldhouse when fans began a “Beat L.A.” chant after consecutive three-point baskets by Miller and Perkins.

Winning Numbers: 14. Points scored in the quarter by O’Neal, who dominated the Pacer big men.

Wrong Numbers: Zero. Points and field goals attempted in the quarter by Rice, who played nine minutes.

Leading Scorers: Lakers: O’Neal 14. Pacers: Miller 13.

Leading Rebounders: Lakers: O’Neal 4. Pacers: Derrick McKey 3.

Lakers’ biggest lead was 5

Indiana’s biggest lead was 5

Overtime

Lakers: 120

Indiana: 118

Highlight Reel: Bryant put on a clinic by making two jump shots off the dribble, scoring on a rebound tip-in and rejecting a Smits layup in overtime.

It’s Not in the Box Score: How Rick Fox nearly cost the Lakers with a silly foul in the final seconds when he knocked down Jalen Rose after fighting around a Perkins’ screen.

Winning Numbers: Eight. Points scored in overtime by Bryant, who stepped up after O’Neal picked up his sixth foul.

Wrong Numbers: Zero. Combined points scored in overtime by Jalen Rose, Mark Jackson and Croshere.

Leading Scorers: Lakers: Bryant 8. Pacers: Smits 8.

Leading Rebounders: Lakers: Bryant, Horry and Shaw each with 1. Pacers: Smits 1.

Lakers’ biggest lead was 4

Indiana did not lead

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LAKERS’ BIG 3

O’NEAL

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Wed. Series 36 Points 38.0 21 Rebounds 19.3 1 Assists 2.5

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