Paul George had six straight to erase a Kobe Bryant led comeback as Indiana edged the Los Angeles Lakers late. George had 21 to go against Bryant's 19.
The Indiana Pacers nearly reached a new low, seemingly content to watch the Indianapolis crowd try and cheer Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers to victory while also blowing yet another fourth quarter lead. A comfortable 17-point third quarter lead made the Pacers too comfortable, allowing the Lakers life, eventually setting up Bryant and the Lakers for one final push when Bryant scored 11 fourth quarter points to help them to an 84-80 lead with 1:25 remaining in the fourth.