Lakers Stunned by Indiana

The Los Angeles Lakers were defeated by the Indiana Pacers 118-117, losing on a buzzer-beater tip-in by Troy Murphy. The Lakers defense suffered throughout the entire game, blowing a fourth-quarter 15 point lead. Kobe Bryant became the second-youngest player ever to score 22, 000 points, and led LA with 28 points. Pau Gasol had 20 points with 9 rebounds, and and Trevor Ariza had 13 points, 5 boards, and 3 steals. Danny Granger led the Pacers with 32 points and Murphy had 16 points and 17 rebounds.