In-Season Tournament Final - Toppin with a good attack and finish on Davis, AD though with 8 early points. The refs terrible in the 1st-term, calling everything the players ask for, the Lakers up 5. Indiana stopping nothing and missing in the paint themselves against the Lakers size, but still in touch without knocking down the 3-ball. Davis dominating on both ends of the floor, but Russell taking and missing a lot of shots and the Lakers with no 3's. The Pacers giving Reaves whatever he wants, the refs continue to be poor, the Lakers up 5 at the half. Turner having a shocker and the trapping of Haliburton has been very successful in quieting him, the Lakers up 8 going into the last. Indiana cuts into the deficit early in the 4th, but they just keep fouling on the glass and the Lakers run away with it. The Lakers shot significantly better from the field, both teams poor from 3. The Pacers took better care of the ball, the Lakers +23 on the boards. Davis with a dominant performance, 41 points, 5 assists, 20 boards, 5 offensive and 4 blocks. Reaves an efficient 28 points and no turnovers, off the bench. LeBron 24 points, 11 boards and 2 steals. For Indiana, Haliburton 20 points and 11 assists. LeBron winning the Tournament MVP.
3. (Lal) A. Davis, 2. (Lal) A. Reaves, 1. (Lal) L. James.
3. (Lal) A. Davis, 2. (Lal) A. Reaves, 1. (Lal) L. James.