The 1st Lakers-Pacers Game After 2000 NBA Finals (EXTREMELY RARE FOOTAGE)
This first ever matchup between the reigning NBA champions Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers post the 2000 NBA Finals would take place on November 28, 2000.
In the game for the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant would put up 37 points, 5 assists, 4 steals and 4 rebounds while playing 36 minutes. And Shaquille O’Neal would put 27 points, 14 rebounds, 6 blocks and 6 assists while playing 33 minutes. As for the Indiana Pacers, Reggie Miller would put up 15 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists while playing 30 minutes. The Lakers would beat the Pacers 124-107.