Back on the court for the first time since the All-Star break, the Pacers took a 54-46 lead over the Lakers into halftime on Friday night in Los Angeles.
The All-Star break apparently did wonders for Malcolm Brogdon, who came out on fire to open Friday night's contest. Brogdon scored 18 of Indiana's first 24 points in the first quarter, going 7-for-10 from the field and 3-for-3 from 3-point range, as the Blue & Gold took a 28-20 lead into the second quarter.
The Lakers surged ahead early in the second quarter, however. Wesley Matthews and LeBron James each converted three-point plays on consecutive possessions.