Looking for their fourth straight win, the Pacers headed to halftime on Tuesday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse trailing the Los Angeles Lakers, 14-6.
The Pacers got off to a cold start, converting just three of their first 10 shots as the Lakers jumped out to an early 14-6 lead. The Pacers eventually got their offense on track, with Domantas Sabonis tallying seven points and reserves Justin Holiday and T.J. McConnell combining for eight in the opening frame.
But the Blue & Gold couldn't keep LeBron James and the Lakers out of the paint. James attacked the basket constantly in the opening quarter, either scoring at the rim or drawing the defense's attention enough to create an easy lob to a teammate.