Lakers -3 First Half
Lakers rested most of their regulars last nite in DET, and SHAQ and KOBE BOTH sat the entire 4th qtr. Look for LA to come out firing in FH and build a lead. INDY has been notorious for starting out slow and trailing at HT, only to come back and win at home. I think the same thing happens tonite. LA's energy in FH will get them the lead, but I look for INDY to keep it close and pull out the win. SHAQ's comments yesterday will SURELY be plastered all over the walls of IND's lockerroom and should inspire the vets and youngsters alike to take it to the LAKERS. I'm taking the pts in the game, and LA in FH. IF SHAQ and CO. get the IND frontline in trouble in FH, LAKERS will again roll in this one, so watch the fouls for frontline of PACERS.