On January 20, Beijing time, the Lakers played at home to the Pacers, leading 56-50 in the first half, the team continued the fierce defensive momentum of the previous game, limiting the opponent's scorers to score, while James maintained a stable state, played 18 minutes in the first half and got 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists, Wei Shao's feel rebounded, this game got 9 points and 2 rebounds, and 3 of 5 three-pointers. Tucker Jr. became a bench player, scoring 10 points in the first half.
The Lakers continued the starting lineup of the previous game — Westbrook, Bradley, James, Ariza and Howard. At the start of the game, Howard assisted James to score from the basket. James's first quarter felt hot, Howard hit two free throws, Westbrook shot a three-pointer, James scored a quick layup, and also made a foul for Sabonis Jr., but unfortunately the penalty did not score. James led the team to a 9-2 start.
James then made a threat on the perimeter, and he pulled out a three-point shot and assisted Westbrook to shoot a three-pointer. James retreated with 1:50 left in the first quarter to hit a three-point shot and scored in double figures in the quarter. James' layup was blocked by Sabonis Jr. in the latter part of the quarter, and James complained of being fouled, but the referee ignored it.
Back in the second quarter, James immediately received an assist from Tucker Jr. to score a layup, Munch shot a three-pointer, and the Lakers continued to extend their lead. Westbrook's attack on the basket is not efficient, but the outside feel is excellent, and the lakers are 14 points ahead in the middle of the second quarter. But then the Lakers fell into a scoring drought, with Pacers Craig scoring five straight points, Justin Holliday scoring a layup, and the Pacers constantly closing the score gap.
Howard scored at the end of the second quarter, and James also came up with a wonderful breakthrough dunk, but Brogdon scored. At the end of the first half, the Pacers closed the gap to six points.
The Lakers' overall defense in the first half was good, with the Pacers shooting just 41.3 percent from the field and 25.0 percent from three-point range. James was efficient in the first half, shooting 7-of-9 and 2-of-2 from three-point range. Westbrook conceded all two-pointers, making 3-of-5 three-pointers and 3-of-10 shooting in the first half.