A poor second half effort from the Indiana Pacers led them to another bad loss, dropping to the Los Angeles Lakers on the second game of their West Coast road trip. Despite leading 53-51 at halftime, the Pacers had every opportunity to have a sizable double figure lead, but they squandered countless fast break opportunities and other easy shots, including Aaron Brooks going 0-3 from the free throw line in one trip.
Things took a dive for the Pacers in the third quarter with seven turnovers, all between Jeff Teague and Paul George, setting up the Lakers for a 35-22 quarter, eventually building to a 20-point lead in the fourth and cruising to the win.