1999–2000 Los Angeles Lakers season

Season of National Basketball Association team the Los Angeles Lakers March 2026 August 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 2000 yes yes yes 67 15 Pacific 1 1 Phil Jackson Jerry West Jerry Buss Staples Center KCAL-TVFox Sports West(Chick Hearn, Stu Lantz) KLAC(Chick Hearn, Stu Lantz) NBA champions(Defeated Pacers 4–2) LAL The 1999–2000 Los Angeles Lakers season was the 52nd season for the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association, and their 40th season in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles Lakers Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/LAL/ August 7, 2026 Season summary Off-season The Lakers moved into their new arena known as the Staples Center, becoming co-tenants with their crosstown rival, the Los Angeles Clippers.Springer Steve April 17, 1998 Clippers to Join Kings, Lakers in Staples Center https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-apr-17-mn-40154-story.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20221117083736/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-apr-17-mn-40154-story.html November 17, 2022 November 17, 2022 Los Angeles TimesKawakami Tim New Home Has Room for Breather https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-nov-04-sp-29619-story.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20220525214337/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-nov-04-sp-29619-story.html May 25, 2022 July 19, 2021 Los Angeles Times During the off-season, the team re-acquired former Lakers forward A.C. Green from the Dallas Mavericks,Kawakami Tim September 2, 1999 Green Returns to Lakers: Pro Basketball: A Void Is Filled as Former Power Forward Is Re-Acquired in Deal That Sends Rooks and Draft Pick to the Mavericks https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-sep-02-sp-6072-story.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20221003072644/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-sep-02-sp-6072-story.html October 3, 2022 October 3, 2022 Los Angeles TimesSeptember 2, 1999 A.C. Green Heads Back to L.A. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ac-green-heads-back-to-la/#app live https://web.archive.org/web/20210719054935/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ac-green-heads-back-to-la/#app July 19, 2021 July 19, 2021 CBS News September 2, 1999 Lakers Acquire Green for Stability's Sake https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Lakers-acquire-Green-for-stability-s-sake-3069046.php live https://web.archive.org/web/20230109073346/https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Lakers-acquire-Green-for-stability-s-sake-3069046.php January 9, 2023 January 9, 2023 SFGate and signed free agents Ron Harper,Kawakami Tim September 22, 1999 Lakers Trade Harper, to Get Harper?: Pro Basketball: Derek Harper's Departure Clears Cap Room for Ron Harper https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-sep-22-sp-12931-story.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20221010024515/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-sep-22-sp-12931-story.html October 10, 2022 October 9, 2022 Los Angeles TimesOctober 13, 1999 Harper Signs with Lakers https://www.cbsnews.com/news/harper-signs-with-lakers/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20230109072640/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/harper-signs-with-lakers/ January 9, 2023 January 9, 2023 CBS News Associated PressOctober 13, 1999 Ron Harper Signs with Lakers https://apnews.com/article/8da2327b580811b1cbf2180359a4d16d dead https://web.archive.org/web/20210719054935/https://apnews.com/article/8da2327b580811b1cbf2180359a4d16d July 19, 2021 July 19, 2021 Associated Press Brian Shaw and John Salley;Wise Mike October 31, 1999 1999–2000 N.B.A. Preview: The West Is Still the Best https://www.nytimes.com/1999/10/31/sports/1999-2000-nba-preview-the-west-is-still-the-best.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20220113050659/https://www.nytimes.com/1999/10/31/sports/1999-2000-nba-preview-the-west-is-still-the-best.html January 13, 2022 January 13, 2022 The New York Times Green won two championships with the Lakers in the 1980s, and Salley won three championships with the Detroit Pistons and the Chicago Bulls. More significantly, the Lakers hired former Bulls coach Phil Jackson as their new head coach; Jackson would go on to help the team win five NBA championships over the course of the next twelve years.June 16, 1999 Lakers Get Their Man Today in Phil Jackson https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jun-16-mn-46938-story.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20230502231602/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jun-16-mn-46938-story.html May 2, 2023 May 2, 2023 Los Angeles Times Kawakami Tim June 17, 1999 Jackson Gets Two Thumbs Up from Lakers' Big Two https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jun-17-sp-47519-story.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20230502231604/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jun-17-sp-47519-story.html May 2, 2023 May 2, 2023 Los Angeles TimesKawakami Tim November 2, 1999 It Will Be Something of a Stretch for Jackson to Make Them Champions https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-nov-02-ss-28925-story.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20230502231605/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-nov-02-ss-28925-story.html May 2, 2023 May 2, 2023 Los Angeles Times For the season, the Lakers slightly updated their primary logo of a golden yellow basketball with a black outline, changing the city and team name from periwinkle to purple. Los Angeles Lakers Primary Logo  Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.net  https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/uig7aiht8jnpl1szbi57zzlsh/Los-Angeles-Lakers-Logo/2000/Primary-Logo January 21, 2026 The team also redesigned their home and road uniforms, adding side panels to their jerseys and shorts; the golden yellow home uniforms featured a purple trim, and purple side panels with white and purple outlines, while the purple road uniforms featured a golden yellow trim, and golden yellow side panels with white and golden yellow outlines. Los Angeles Lakers Home Uniform  Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.net  https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/0fka70yfoia5646tp0jj5l3h2/Los_Angeles_Lakers/2000/Home_Uniform July 8, 2021 Los Angeles Lakers Road Uniform  Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.net  https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/x0299mcf8q3wgeuw50v18ib35/Los_Angeles_Lakers/2000/Road_Uniform July 8, 2021 The team's new primary logo would remain in use until 2017, while the new uniforms would last until 2004, where they would slightly change their jerseys by adding the secondary logo to their shorts. Regular season Under Jackson and with the addition of Harper, Green and Shaw, the Lakers got off to an 8–4 start to the regular season. The team posted a seven-game winning streak between November and December afterwards, then posted a 16-game winning streak between December and January, and later on held a 37–11 record at the All-Star break. NBA Games Played on February 10, 2000 https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/?month=2&day=10&year=2000 live https://web.archive.org/web/20220722062524/https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/?month=2&day=10&year=2000 July 22, 2022 July 22, 2022 Basketball-Reference The Lakers posted a 19-game winning streak between February and March, and then posted an 11-game winning streak between March and April. The Lakers finished in first place in the Pacific Division with a league-best 67–15 record, earning the first seed in the Western Conference, and in the NBA playoffs for the 25th time in franchise history; the team's 67 wins were the most wins since the 1971–72 team won a franchise-record of 69 games. 1999–2000 Los Angeles Lakers Schedule and Results Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/LAL/2000_games.html June 21, 2021 The Lakers qualified for the playoffs for the sixth consecutive year. Shaquille O'Neal averaged 29.7 points, 13.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 3.0 blocks per game, and was almost unanimously named the NBA Most Valuable Player of the Year, and was also named to the All-NBA First Team, and to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team;Kawakami Tim May 9, 2000 The Votes Are in and Shaq Is NBA's...MVP https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-may-09-sp-28081-story.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20220914031217/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-may-09-sp-28081-story.html September 14, 2022 September 13, 2022 Los Angeles TimesWise Mike May 10, 2000 Pro Basketball: Near-Unanimous Vote Elects O'Neal M.V.P. https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/10/sports/pro-basketball-near-unanimous-vote-elects-o-neal-mvp.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20220525215641/https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/10/sports/pro-basketball-near-unanimous-vote-elects-o-neal-mvp.html May 25, 2022 May 25, 2022 The New York TimesNBA MVP & ABA Most Valuable Player Award Winners https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/mvp.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20221205111859/https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/mvp.html December 5, 2022 November 29, 2022 Basketball-Reference O'Neal received 120 out of 121 first-place votes from the media in MVP voting, as the only person who did not vote for him was CNN sports broadcaster Fred Hickman, who instead voted for Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers.May 10, 2000 Shaq Receives All But One Vote https://www.espn.com/nba/news/2000/0509/523579.html https://web.archive.org/web/20240802103258/https://www.espn.com/nba/news/2000/0509/523579.html live August 2, 2024 March 17, 2024 ESPN Associated PressBeslic Stephen April 9, 2022 "I Got Death Threats": Fred Hickman on the Aftermath of Denying Shaquille O'Neal His Unanimous MVP https://www.basketballnetwork.net/old-school/fred-hickman-on-the-aftermath-of-denying-shaquille-oneal-his-unanimous-mvp live https://web.archive.org/web/20240317211057/https://www.basketballnetwork.net/old-school/fred-hickman-on-the-aftermath-of-denying-shaquille-oneal-his-unanimous-mvp March 17, 2024 March 17, 2024 Basketball Network In addition, Kobe Bryant averaged 22.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game, and was named to the All-NBA Second Team, and to the NBA All-Defensive First Team, while Glen Rice finished third on the team in scoring averaging 15.9 points per game. Meanwhile, Harper provided the team with 7.0 points and 3.4 assists per game, Rick Fox contributed 6.5 points per game, and Derek Fisher provided with 6.3 points and 2.8 assists per game, but only shot .346 in field-goal percentage. On the defensive side, Robert Horry averaged 5.7 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, and Green contributed 5.0 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. 1999–2000 Los Angeles Lakers Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/LAL/2000.html August 7, 2026 During the NBA All-Star weekend at The Arena in Oakland in Oakland, California, O'Neal and Bryant were both selected for the 2000 NBA All-Star Game, as members of the Western Conference All-Star team, while Jackson was selected to coach the Western Conference. N.B.A.: In the News -- All-Star Game: O'Neal and Bryant Selected as Starters The New York Times January 30, 2000 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/01/30/sports/nba-in-the-news-all-star-game-o-neal-and-bryant-selected-as-starters.html July 19, 2021 Associated Press Stockton, Malone Among All-Star Reserves ESPN February 1, 2000 https://www.espn.com/nba/news/2000/0201/328614.html May 2, 2023 NBA All-Star 2000 Deseret News February 13, 2000 https://www.deseret.com/2000/2/13/19490723/nba-all-star-2000 January 9, 2023 O'Neal scored 22 points along with 9 rebounds and 3 blocks, as he and Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs both shared the NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player award, as the Western Conference defeated the Eastern Conference, 137–126. Wise Mike A Fun Show, Starring O'Neal and Duncan The New York Times February 14, 2000 https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/sports/basketball/021400bkn-allstar.html May 25, 2022 NBA.com Staff 2000 NBA All-Star Recap NBA.com September 13, 2021 https://www.nba.com/news/history-all-star-recap-2000 May 15, 2023 2000 NBA All-Star Game: West 137, East 126 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/NBA_2000.html November 24, 2021 Meanwhile, Fisher participated in the NBA 2Ball Competition, along with Lisa Leslie of the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks. Sports Scoreboard Times-Union February 12, 2000 3B https://books.google.com/books?id=7bI_AAAAIBAJ&pg=PA11&dq=2000+NBA+2+ball+steve+francis&article_id=6195,2369314&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwji0aWep_CPAxVo4skDHSp2FjcQ6AF6BAgKEAM#v=onepage&q=2000%20NBA%202%20ball%20steve%20francis&f=false September 24, 2025 Bender Patricia 2000 All-Star Weekend - at Golden State Eskimo.com https://www.eskimo.com/~pbender/misc/all-star00.txt September 24, 2025 Bryant also finished in twelfth place in Most Valuable Player voting, 1999–2000 NBA Awards Voting Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/awards_2000.html May 14, 2025 while O'Neal finished in second place in Defensive Player of the Year voting, behind Alonzo Mourning of the Miami Heat, and with Bryant finishing tied in fifth place;Elliott Helene May 17, 2000 Hot Spot https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-may-17-sp-30878-story.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20221003080947/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-may-17-sp-30878-story.html October 3, 2022 October 3, 2022 Los Angeles Times in addition, both O'Neal and Bryant also finished in Most Improved Player voting, finishing in tenth and tied in eleventh place respectively, and Jackson finished in second place in Coach of the Year voting behind Doc Rivers of the Orlando Magic, despite the Magic missing the playoffs with a 41–41 record. Associated Press Pro Basketball: Rivers Is Top Coach Despite .500 Record The New York Times April 27, 2000 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/04/27/sports/pro-basketball-rivers-is-top-coach-despite-.500-record.html May 14, 2025 Kawakami Tim Rivers Edges Jackson for Coach of the Year Los Angeles Times April 27, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-apr-27-sp-23894-story.html May 14, 2025 Associated Press Rivers Edges Jackson for Honor ESPN May 4, 2000 https://www.espn.com/nba/news/2000/0426/502529.html May 14, 2025 The Lakers had the best team defensive rating in the NBA.1999-00 NBA Team Ratings https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2000_ratings.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20210417043258/https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2000_ratings.html April 17, 2021 April 16, 2021 Basketball-Reference.com The Lakers finished seventh in the NBA in home-game attendance, with an attendance of 771,420 at the Staples Center during the regular season. 1999–2000 NBA Season Summary Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2000.html October 10, 2025 NBA playoffs In the Western Conference First Round of the 2000 NBA playoffs, the Lakers faced off against the 8th–seeded Sacramento Kings, a team that featured All-Star forward Chris Webber, second-year star Jason Williams, and former Lakers center Vlade Divac. The Lakers won the first two games over the Kings at home at the Staples Center, before losing the next two games on the road, which included a Game 4 loss to the Kings at the ARCO Arena II, 101–88. Associated Press  N.B.A.: Roundup: Kings Force the Lakers Into a Deciding Game 5  The New York Times  May 3, 2000  https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/03/sports/nba-roundup-kings-force-the-lakers-into-a-deciding-game-5.html June 11, 2026 Associated Press  Kings Surprise Lakers, Again  Deseret News  May 3, 2000  https://www.deseret.com/2000/5/3/19558506/kings-surprise-lakers-151-again/ June 11, 2026 2000 NBA Western Conference First Round Game 4: Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings Box Score, May 2, 2000 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200005020SAC.html June 11, 2026 With the series tied at 2–2, the Lakers won Game 5 over the Kings at the Staples Center, 113–86 to win in a hard-fought five-game series.Lyman Rick May 6, 2000 Pro Basketball: O'Neal and Lakers Leave Kings in Their Rearview Mirror https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/06/sports/pro-basketball-o-neal-and-lakers-leave-kings-in-their-rearview-mirror.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20220505070703/https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/06/sports/pro-basketball-o-neal-and-lakers-leave-kings-in-their-rearview-mirror.html May 5, 2022 May 5, 2022 The New York TimesPlaschke Bill May 6, 2000 A Toast to Lakers, Who Almost Got Burned https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-may-06-sp-27128-story.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20220603100811/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-may-06-sp-27128-story.html June 3, 2022 June 3, 2022 Los Angeles Times 2000 NBA Western Conference First Round: Kings vs. Lakers https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-western-conference-first-round-kings-vs-lakers.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20230214232853/https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-western-conference-first-round-kings-vs-lakers.html February 14, 2023 February 14, 2023 Basketball-Reference In the Western Conference Semi-finals, the team faced off against the 5th–seeded Phoenix Suns, a team that featured Clifford Robinson, Penny Hardaway, and All-Star guard Jason Kidd; Hardaway was O'Neal's former teammate on the Orlando Magic. The Lakers won the first three games to take a 3–0 series lead, but then lost Game 4 to the Suns on the road, 117–98 at the America West Arena. 2000 NBA Western Conference Semifinals Game 4: Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns Box Score, May 14, 2000 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200005140PHO.html June 11, 2026 The Lakers won Game 5 over the Suns at the Staples Center, 87–65 to win the series in five games.White Lonnie May 17, 2000 All in All, a Lousy Sun Set https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-may-17-sp-30883-story.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20220505065456/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-may-17-sp-30883-story.html May 5, 2022 June 26, 2021 Los Angeles TimesMay 17, 2000 Lakers Slam Suns, Move On https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lakers-slam-suns-move-on/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20221126051916/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lakers-slam-suns-move-on/ November 26, 2022 November 26, 2022 CBS News Associated Press 2000 NBA Western Conference Semifinals: Suns vs. Lakers https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-western-conference-semifinals-suns-vs-lakers.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20230214233440/https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-western-conference-semifinals-suns-vs-lakers.html February 14, 2023 February 14, 2023 Basketball-Reference In the Western Conference Finals, the Lakers then faced off against the 3rd–seeded Portland Trail Blazers, who were led by All-Star forward Rasheed Wallace, Scottie Pippen and Steve Smith. With the series tied at 1–1, the Lakers won the next two games over the Trail Blazers on the road, including a Game 4 win at the Rose Garden Arena, 103–91. 2000 NBA Western Conference Finals Game 4: Los Angeles Lakers at Portland Trail Blazers Box Score, May 28, 2000 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200005280POR.html June 11, 2026 However, the Trail Blazers managed to win the next two games, which included a Game 6 win over the Lakers at the Rose Garden Arena, 103–93 to even the series. Spousta Tom Pro Basketball: Blazers Fired Up and Ready for Game 7 The New York Times June 4, 2000 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/06/04/sports/pro-basketball-blazers-fired-up-and-ready-for-game-7.html June 11, 2026 Howard-Cooper Scott Talk Is Cheap (Shots) on the Eve of Game 7 Los Angeles Times June 4, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-jun-04-sp-37475-story.html June 11, 2026 2000 NBA Western Conference Finals Game 6: Los Angeles Lakers at Portland Trail Blazers Box Score, June 2, 2000 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200006020POR.html June 11, 2026 The Lakers won Game 7 over the Trail Blazers at the Staples Center, 89–84 to win in a hard-fought seven-game series, and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since the 1990–91 season.Wise Mike June 5, 2000 O'Neal and Bryant Pull Lakers Back from Edge https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/sports/basketball/060500bkn-lakers.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20220505064341/https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/sports/basketball/060500bkn-lakers.html May 5, 2022 May 5, 2022 The New York TimesKawakami Tim June 5, 2000 Wow! The West Is Won https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-jun-05-sp-37670-story.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20220529113338/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-jun-05-sp-37670-story.html May 29, 2022 May 29, 2022 Los Angeles Times 2000 NBA Western Conference Finals: Trail Blazers vs. Lakers https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-western-conference-finals-trail-blazers-vs-lakers.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20230214234259/https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-western-conference-finals-trail-blazers-vs-lakers.html February 14, 2023 February 14, 2023 Basketball-Reference In the 2000 NBA Finals, the Lakers faced off against the top–seeded Indiana Pacers, who were led by Most Improved Player of the Year, Jalen Rose, All-Star guard Reggie Miller, and All-Star forward Dale Davis. The Lakers won the first two games over the Pacers at the Staples Center, before losing Game 3 on the road, 100–91 at Conseco Fieldhouse. 2000 NBA Finals Game 3: Los Angeles Lakers at Indiana Pacers Box Score, June 11, 2000 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200006110IND.html June 11, 2026 The Lakers managed to win Game 4 on the road in overtime, 120–118, Plaschke Bill  That Was No Dream, That Was Kobe  Los Angeles Times  June 15, 2000  https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-jun-15-sp-41173-story.html June 11, 2026 L.A. Lakers 120, Indiana 118  United Press International  June 15, 2000  https://www.upi.com/Archives/2000/06/15/LA-Lakers-120-Indiana-118/7295961041600/ June 11, 2026 2000 NBA Finals Game 4: Los Angeles Lakers at Indiana Pacers Box Score, June 14, 2000 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200006140IND.html June 11, 2026 but then lost Game 5 to the Pacers at the Conseco Fieldhouse, 120–87. 2000 NBA Finals Game 5: Los Angeles Lakers at Indiana Pacers Box Score, June 16, 2000 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200006160IND.html June 11, 2026 The Lakers won Game 6 over the Pacers at the Staples Center, 116–111 to win the series in six games, and earning the franchise its twelfth NBA championship, as O'Neal was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player; it was the first of the Lakers' three-peat championships to begin the millennium, and the franchise's first championship since 1988. The championship win was also Jackson's seventh championship as a head coach, and the first with a team besides the Chicago Bulls.Wise Mike June 20, 2000 O'Neal and Lakers Win a Title for Tinseltown https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/sports/basketball/062000bkn-finals.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20220504230600/https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/sports/basketball/062000bkn-finals.html May 4, 2022 May 4, 2022 The New York TimesKawakami Tim June 20, 2000 With Shaq and Kobe in the Starring Roles, Lakers Win First Championship in a Dozen Years https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-jun-20-sp-42872-story.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20220529113744/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-jun-20-sp-42872-story.html May 29, 2022 May 29, 2022 Los Angeles Times 2000 NBA Finals: Pacers vs. Lakers https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-finals-pacers-vs-lakers.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20230212212125/https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-finals-pacers-vs-lakers.html February 12, 2023 February 14, 2023 Basketball-Reference Aftermath Following the season, Rice and Travis Knight were both traded to the New York Knicks in a four-team trade,Broussard Chris September 21, 2000 Knicks Send Ewing to Sonics as 4-Team Deal Ends an Era https://www.nytimes.com/2000/09/21/sports/knicks-send-ewing-to-sonics-as-4-team-deal-ends-an-era.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20220103024652/https://www.nytimes.com/2000/09/21/sports/knicks-send-ewing-to-sonics-as-4-team-deal-ends-an-era.html January 3, 2022 January 2, 2022 The New York TimesHeisler Mark September 21, 2000 Lakers Move Forward https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-sep-21-sp-24481-story.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20230518023512/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-sep-21-sp-24481-story.html May 18, 2023 May 17, 2023 Los Angeles Times Wyche Steve Done Deal: Ewing Goes to Seattle The Washington Post September 21, 2000 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/2000/09/21/done-deal-ewing-goes-to-seattle/fe4710e7-22cf-4a99-997b-1adc4e3f5665/ July 1, 2022 while Green signed as a free agent with the Miami Heat,Brown Tim November 1, 2000 Heat Signs Green, Will Keep Streak on Burner https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-nov-01-sp-45321-story.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20220920170532/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-nov-01-sp-45321-story.html September 20, 2022 September 16, 2022 Los Angeles TimesWinderman Ira December 12, 2000 Twice in a Lifetime https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-2000-12-12-0012120008-story.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20221108035631/https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-2000-12-12-0012120008-story.html November 8, 2022 November 7, 2022 Sun Sentinel and Salley retired after making a comeback to the NBA. Because of their dominant regular and postseason performance, as well as O'Neal and Bryant's individual achievements, this Los Angeles Lakers team is widely regarded as one of the greatest teams in NBA history. A documentary miniseries, Birth of a Dynasty, based on this Lakers season, was released in late 2019.December 4, 2019 Spectrum SportsNet https://twitter.com/SpectrumSN/status/1202371576357773313 live https://web.archive.org/web/20211028192648/https://twitter.com/SpectrumSN/status/1202371576357773313 October 28, 2021 October 24, 2021 Twitter Draft picks 1999 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality College 1 23 Devean George SF United States Augsburg 2 30 John Celestand PG United States VillanovaLos Angeles Lakers http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/1999/draft/draftboard/nba_teams/lal/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121024173922/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/1999/draft/draftboard/nba_teams/lal/ October 24, 2012 December 13, 2014 sportsillustrated.cnn.com Roster Los Angeles Lakers 1999–2000 8 Kobe Bryant SG 6 6 205 1978–08–23 Lower Merion HS 11 John Celestand PG 6 4 178 1977–03–06 Villanova 2 Derek Fisher PG 6 1 210 1974–08–09 Arkansas-Little Rock 17 Rick Fox SF 6 7 230 1969–07–24 North Carolina 3 Devean George SF 6 8 235 1977–08–29 Augsburg 45 A.C. Green PF 6 9 220 1963–10–04 Oregon State 4 Ron Harper PG 6 6 185 1964–01–20 Miami (OH) 5 Robert Horry PF 6 10 240 1970–08–25 Alabama 40 Travis Knight basketball C 6 10 235 1974–09–13 Connecticut 10 Tyronn Lue PG 6 0 175 1977–05–03 Nebraska 34 Shaquille O'Neal C 7 1 340 1972–03–06 LSU 41 Glen Rice SF 6 7 215 1967–05–28 Michigan 16 John Salley C 6 11 190 1964–05–16 Georgia Tech 20 Brian Shaw basketball SG 6 6 190 1966–03–22 UC Santa Barbara Phil Jackson Bill Bertka Jim Cleamons Frank Hamblen Tex Winter https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/LAL/2000.html November 12, 1999 Regular season Season standings LAL LAL Regular season summary The Lakers went 31-19 during the shortened lockout season of 1998–99, good enough to claim the fourth spot of the Western Conference. They cruised past the Rockets on the first round, before bowing down to the eventual champions, the Spurs. The Lakers started their season without Kobe Bryant, who missed the first month of the regular season due to a preseason hand injury, Thompson Jack Broken Hand Sidelines Bryant Chicago Tribune October 15, 1999 https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1999-10-15-9910150121-story,amp.html July 24, 2021August 2024 yes so Phil Jackson used veteran forwards such as A.C. Green and Glen Rice to fill the void left by Bryant. November On November 2, 1999, the Lakers started their season with a 91–84 win on the road against the Utah Jazz. Glen Rice led the Lakers with 28 points to go along with 5 3-pointers made.Los Angeles Lakers at Utah Jazz, November 2, 1999 https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199911020UTA.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20190802113331/https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199911020UTA.html August 2, 2019 August 3, 2019 Basketball-Reference.com The very next day, the Lakers got their first win at home after defeating the visiting Vancouver Grizzlies, 103–88, behind Shaquille O'Neal's double-double performance of 28 points and 10 rebounds. It was also the first time that the Lakers played in STAPLES Center.Vancouver Grizzlies at Los Angeles Lakers Box Score, November 3, 1999 https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199911030LAL.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20190802113327/https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199911030LAL.html August 2, 2019 August 3, 2019 Basketball-Reference.com Their first loss of the season came on November 6 when the Lakers were defeated by the home team, Portland Trail Blazers, led by Scottie Pippen. In that game, Shaquille O'Neal led both teams in scoring as he scored 21 points to go along with 10 rebounds and 2 blocks.Los Angeles Lakers at Portland Trail Blazers Box Score, November 6, 1999 https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199911060POR.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20190802113328/https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199911060POR.html August 2, 2019 August 3, 2019 Basketball-Reference.com The next two games, the Lakers were pitted against the Dallas Mavericks led by rising stars Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki. They played first at the Lakers homecourt then the next game, on the Mavericks homecourt. However, they were no match for the dominance of O'Neal who averaged 28.5 points per game, 15.0 rebounds per game and 2 blocks per game in those two contests.Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Lakers Box Score, November 7, 1999 https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199911070LAL.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20190802113327/https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199911070LAL.html August 2, 2019 August 3, 2019 Basketball-Reference.comhttps://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199911090DAL.html Los Angeles Lakers at Dallas Mavericks Box Score, November 9, 1999 Basketball-Reference.com August 3, 2019 The Lakers will face the Houston Rockets the next two games, this time, they will face the Rockets first on the road before going home to face the Rockets there. During their first meeting on November 10, the Lakers were pushed to the limit for Shaquille O'Neal was fouled out in the game. He just played 16 minutes for the entire game. However, the Rockets were not able to capitalize the opportunity as the veterans of the Lakers led by Glen Rice's 24 points, powered the Lakers towards their 5th win of the season.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199911100HOU.html Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets Box Score, November 10, 1999 Basketball-Reference.com August 3, 2019 They match-up against each other again two days after, but without O'Neal who was suspended, they bowed to the visiting Rockets, 81–97, who was led by Hakeem Olajuwon and Steve Francis. Two days after, the Lakers bounced back because O'Neal was back who dominated the whole game against the visiting Atlanta Hawks. O'Neal recorded 23 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 blocks as he led the Lakers towards the win.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199911140LAL.html Atlanta Hawks at Los Angeles Lakers Box Score, November 14, 1999 Basketball-Reference.com August 3, 2019 The Lakers, led by the strong performance of O'Neal, overpowered the home team, Phoenix Suns, who were led by Jason Kidd and former Bulls player, Luc Longley, 91–82. O'Neal recorded 34 points, 18 rebounds, 4 assists and 8 blocks for the Lakers.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199911150PHO.html Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns Box Score, November 15, 1999 Basketball-Reference.com August 3, 2019 On November 18, the Lakers were up against the Nick Van Exel-led Nuggets. Van Exel was the former point guard of the Lakers. During the first half, the Lakers were up 42–39. However, the Nuggets stormed back as they got the win, 93–82. It was the Lakers' third loss of the season. Shaquille O'Neal led all scorers with 36 points to go along with 8 rebounds.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199911180DEN.html Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets Box Score, November 18, 1999 Basketball-Reference.com August 3, 2019 The Lakers next faced the Chicago Bulls. O'Neal led the Lakers towards their eighth win of the season as they defeat the visiting Bulls, 103–95. O'Neal recorded 41 points, 17 rebounds and 7 blocks.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199911190LAL.html Chicago Bulls at Los Angeles Lakers Box Score, November 19, 1999 Basketball-Reference.com August 3, 2019 On November 21, the Lakers were up against the Vince Carter-led Toronto Raptors. However, Vince Carter scored 34 points to go along with 13 rebounds as the Raptors take the win in STAPLES Center, 111–102, to give the Lakers their fourth loss of the season. For the Lakers, O'Neal was again the leading scorer with 37 points to go along with 19 rebounds.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199911210LAL.html Toronto Raptors at Los Angeles Lakers Box Score, November 21, 1999 Basketball-Reference.com August 3, 2019 On their last game for the month in November, the Lakers traveled on the road to match-up against the Gary Payton-led Seattle Supersonics. However, the Lakers just proved too much to be handled as they dispatched the Supersonics, 101–77.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199911300SEA.html Los Angeles Lakers at Seattle Supersonics Box Score, November 30, 1999 Basketball-Reference.com August 3, 2019 They finished the month of November with an 11–4 record. December On December 1, 1999, Kobe Bryant was back from almost a month of not playing due to injury, and this time, they were up against the 2-11 Golden State Warriors. Bryant came off the bench to play almost 30 minutes and scored 19 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. O'Neal also contributed 28 points and 23 rebounds as they got the 12th win of the season.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199912010LAL.html Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers Box Score, December 1, 1999 Basketball-Reference.com August 3, 2019 Six days later, the Lakers won their 15th game of the season, led by Shaquille O'Neal who recorded 30 points, 16 rebounds and 7 blocks, in a 91–80 win over the visiting Washington Wizards.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199912070LAL.html Washington Wizards at Los Angeles Lakers Box Score, December 7, 1999 Basketball-Reference.com August 4, 2019 On December 12, Kobe Bryant scored 26 points and Shaquille O'Neal contributed 22 points and 24 rebounds as the Lakers won their 17th win of the season after beating the visiting Detroit Pistons, 101–93.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199912120LAL.html Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Lakers Box Score, December 12, 1999 Basketball-Reference.com August 4, 2019 Two days after, Phil Jackson re-inserted Kobe Bryant into the startling lineup for the first time this season. And now, the Lakers were up against their division rivals, the L.A. Clippers. O'Neal recorded 21 points, 19 rebounds and 3 blocks and Bryant added 18 points as the Lakers dismissed the Clippers, 95–68.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199912140LAL.html Los Angeles Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers Box Score, December 14, 1999 Basketball-Reference.com August 4, 2019 On December 17, the Lakers won their fifth straight game as they won on the road against the Timberwolves, 97–88. Kobe Bryant paved the way with 28 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199912170MIN.html Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves Box Score, December 17, 1999 Basketball-Reference.com August 4, 2019 Three days later, Shaquille O'Neal recorded 34 points, 20 rebounds and 2 blocks in a 99–90 win over the home team, Boston Celtics, for the seventh straight win.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199912200BOS.html Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celtics Box Score, December 20, 1999 Basketball-Reference.com August 4, 2019 The next game, the Lakers were visited by the defending champions, the San Antonio Spurs who were led by the "Twin Towers" of Tim Duncan and David Robinson for a Christmas showdown. At halftime, the Lakers led the Spurs, 50–42, before the Spurs surged in the third quarter, outscoring the Lakers, 25–21, cutting the lead to four. However, the Lakers responded in the fourth quarter as they pulled away and won their eighth straight game.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199912250LAL.html San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Lakers Box Score, December 25, 1999 Basketball-Reference.com August 4, 2019 Shaquille O'Neal recorded 35 points and 14 rebounds as the Lakers took a narrow win over the visiting Mavericks, 108–106.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199912270LAL.html Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Lakers Box Score, December 27, 1999 Basketball-Reference.com August 4, 2019 On their last game of the century and year 1999, the Lakers won their tenth straight game, after defeating the visiting Suns, 103–88, thanks to Shaquille O'Neal's performance of 27 points, 19 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 blocks.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199912290LAL.html Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers Box Score, December 29, 1999 Basketball-Reference.com August 4, 2019 For the month of December, the Lakers have a record of 14–1, and they went undefeated at their homecourt. January In the first two games of the 21st century (year 2000), the Lakers were up against the Clippers, whom they defeated both games. In the second game, O'Neal recorded 40 points and 19 rebounds for the Lakers.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200001050LAL.html Los Angeles Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers Box Score, January 5, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 4, 2019 On January 10, Bryant and O'Neal combined for 61 of the 130 points of the Lakers whom they guided towards a win over the visiting Nuggets. It was their 15th straight winhttps://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200001100LAL.html Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers Box Score, January 10, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 4, 2019 The next game, they traveled in Milwaukee in which they recorded their 16th straight win after beating the Bucks, 103–94.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200001120MIL.html Los Angeles Lakers at Milwaukee Bucks Box Score, January 12, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 4, 2019 Their 16-game winning streak came to an end when the Reggie Miller-led Indiana Pacers beat the Lakers, 111–102. It was their sixth loss of the season. Their seventh loss came against the Seattle Supersonics wherein Gary Payton led the Supersonics towards the win. Following their loss against the Supersonics, in the next 6 games, they have a record of 2 wins and 4 losses, and 3 of the 4 losses came on the road. Their last win for the month of January happened on January 28 wherein the Lakers defeated the visiting Bucks, 117–89.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200001280LAL.html Milwaukee Bucks at Los Angeles Lakers Box Score, January 28, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 4, 2019 February They started the month of February with an 81–105 loss to the defending champions, San Antonio Spurs. The "Twin Towers" proved too much for the Lakers. O'Neal led the Lakers in scoring with 31 points.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200002010SAS.html Los Angeles Lakers at San Antonio Spurs Box Score, February 1, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 9, 2019 The next game, the Lakers blows out the visiting Utah Jazz, 113–67. Shaquille O'Neal recorded 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 blocks to lead the Lakers. It was the tied for the sixth highest point differential in Lakers franchise history.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200002040LAL.html Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers Box Score, February 4, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 4, 2019https://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/tscore.cgi?request=1&match=combined&quarter_is_1=Y&quarter_is_2=Y&quarter_is_3=Y&quarter_is_4=Y&quarter_is_5=Y&team_id=LAL&is_playoffs=N&order_by=pts_diff Team Score Finder in Los Angeles Lakers History August 4, 2019 On February 9, the Lakers had another blowout win, this time against the visiting Timberwolves. O'Neal recorded 37 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks as the Lakers won 114–81.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200002090LAL.html Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers Box Score, February 9, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 9, 2019 On February 20, the Lakers escaped the Allen Iverson-led 76ers on the road, 87–84, thus winning their seventh straight game. O'Neal once again led the Lakers with 22 points, 16 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 blocks.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200002200PHI.html Los Angeles Lakers at Philadelphia 76ers Box Score, February 20, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 9, 2019 During their last game of February, O'Neal and Bryant recorded 55 points of the 90 Laker points as they led the Lakers towards their 12th straight win, escaping the home team, Portland Trail Blazers, 90–87.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200002290POR.html Los Angeles Lakers at Portland Trail Blazers Box Score, February 29, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 9, 2019 They ended the month of February with a record of 12–1. March On March 1, the Lakers defeated the visiting Vancouver Grizzlies, 103–91, thus winning their 13th straight win. Kobe Bryant led the Lakers in scoring with 27 points to go along with 6 rebounds and 3 assists.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200003010LAL.html Vancouver Grizzlies at Los Angeles Lakers Box Score, March 1, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 19, 2019 Five days later, the Lakers were up against the Clippers, and they won their 16th straight win, 123–103. O'Neal recorded a career-high 61 points to go along with 23 rebounds and 3 assists for the Lakers. They also have won their 50th game of the season.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200003060LAC.html Los Angeles Lakers at Los Angeles Clippers Box Score, March 6, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 19, 2019 Three days after, Bryant and O'Neal combined for 59 points as they defeated the home team, Golden State Warriors, 109–92, to extend their winning streak to 17 in a row.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200003090GSW.html Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors Box Score, March 9, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 19, 2019 With that win, the Lakers now have their second longest winning streak in franchise history, after beating their winning streak earlier in the season when they won 16 in a row. They also won 16 in a row back in January to February 1991. On March 12, their winning streak were nearly snapped as they overcame a 12-point deficit against the visiting Sacramento Kings. The Lakers won 109–106. Bryant recorded 40 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists and O'Neal added 39 points, 20 rebounds and 5 assists.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200003120LAL.html Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Lakers Box Score, March 12, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 19, 2019 The very next day, O'Neal, Bryant and Rice combined for 82 points as they extend their winning streak to 19 games as they defeat the home team, the Denver Nuggets, 118–108.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200003130DEN.html Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets Box Score, March 13, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 19, 2019 Their 19-game winning streak was the longest in the NBA for four years when the 1995-96 Bulls won 18 in a row. Their 19-game winning streak ended when they were defeated by the home team, Washington Wizards, 102–109, despite O'Neal's 40 points and 12 rebounds for the Lakers.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200003160WAS.html Los Angeles Lakers at Washington Wizards Box Score, March 16, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 19, 2019 They got back in the winning column, as they blown out the home team, the Detroit Pistons, 110–82. In that game, they've won their 54th game of the season. O'Neal led the Lakers with 35 points and 11 rebounds.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200003170DET.html Los Angeles Lakers at Detroit Pistons Box Score, March 17, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 19, 2019 O'Neal again led the Lakers as he recorded 43 points and 10 rebounds as they won again, 92–85, against the home team, New York Knicks.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200003190NYK.html Los Angeles Lakers at New York Knicks Box Score, March 19, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 19, 2019 On March 20, O'Neal and Rice combined for 56 of the 100 Lakers points as they got the road win in Miami, 100–89. Bryant also added 23 points and 5 rebounds for the Lakers.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200003200MIA.html Los Angeles Lakers at Miami Heat Box Score, March 20, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 20, 2019 On March 26, in a road game against the Sacramento Kings, the Kings jumped out on an early lead, leading the Lakers 50–47 by the end of the first half. However, the Lakers outscored the Kings, 43–37, in the second half, thus winning the game, 90–89. The Lakers now have won their sixth straight game.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200003260SAC.html Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings Box Score, March 26, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 20, 2019 In their last game for the month of March, the Lakers defeated the visiting 76ers, 100–88. O'Neal led the Lakers with 37 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 8 blocks. The Lakers now have won their 61st game of the season, the first time they have won over 61 games for over a decade.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200003310LAL.html Philadelphia 76ers at Los Angeles Lakers Box Score, March 31, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 20, 2019 They ended the month of March with a 15–1 win record, only losing to the Washington Wizards. April Their first game on April was against the visiting Knicks. O'Neal led the Lakers with 34 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks as the Lakers captured their 62nd win of the season, 106–82.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200004020LAL.html New York Knicks at Los Angeles Lakers Box Score, April 2, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 20, 2019 On April 5, O'Neal recorded 49 points and 13 rebounds as the Lakers recorded their 64th win of the season as they won on the road, 111–104, against the home team, Golden State Warriors.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200004050GSW.html Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors Box Score, April 5, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 20, 2019 On April 10, the Lakers captured their 65th win of the season, behind Kobe Bryant's 33 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assist performance for the Lakers, as they escaped the visiting SuperSonics, 106–103. Their 65 wins have matched their 2nd highest win total for a single season in franchise history, matching the 1986-87 Lakers season.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200004100LAL.html Seattle SuperSonics at Los Angeles Lakers Box Score, April 10, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 20, 2019 Their 67th win of the season came in a 101–95 win over the visiting Timberwolves. O'Neal once again led the Lakers with 33 points, 14 rebounds and 8 assists.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200004160LAL.html Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers Box Score, April 16, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 20, 2019 Game log Pre-season Los Angeles Lakers yes 2000 Total: 3–5 Los Angeles Lakers Preseason yes 3 5 |-style="background:#bababa" | | October 12 | Washington | Cancelled (stadium structural stability concerns)https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Daily/Issues/1999/10/13/Facilities-Venues/CRACK-IN-ALLTELS-ARMOR-NBA-PRESEASON-GAME-CANCELED-IN-AR.aspx CRACK IN ALLTEL'S ARMOR: NBA PRESEASON GAME CANCELED IN AR Sports Business Journal October 13, 1999 March 13, 2023 | | | | Alltel Arena (Little Rock, AR) | 0-0 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 1 | October 13 | Washington | L 84-88 | Shaquille O'Neal (22) | Shaquille O'Neal (14) | Kobe Bryant (5) | Kemper Arena (Kansas City, MO)14,211 | 0–1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2 | October 19 | Golden State | W 97-90 | Shaquille O'Neal (19) | O'Neal & Rice (8) | Derek Fisher (9) | San Diego Sports Arena (San Diego, CA)13,327 | 1-1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 3 | October 21 | Golden State | W 93-89 (OT) | Shaquille O'Neal (21) | Shaquille O'Neal (15) | Derek Fisher (7) | Great Western Forum10,398 | 2–1 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 4 | October 22 | Phoenix | L 100-112 | Shaquille O'Neal (37) | Shaquille O'Neal (14) | Derek Fisher (5) | Great Western Forum12,510 | 2-2 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 5 | October 24 | Miami | W 97-79 | George & O'Neal (14) | Shaquille O'Neal (12) | George & Harper (4) | Centennial Garden (Bakersfield, CA)9,411 | 3–2 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 6 | October 25 | Portland | L 78-92 | Shaquille O'Neal (16) | Shaquille O'Neal (12) | Brian Shaw (3) | University Arena (Albuquerque, NM)13,150 | 3-3 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 7 | October 26 | Phoenix | L 73-95 | Shaquille O'Neal (26) | Shaquille O'Neal (17) | Brian Shaw (5) | Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV)12,128 | 3–4 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 8 | October 28 | Utah | L 76-92 | Shaquille O'Neal (31) | | | Arrowhead Pond (Anaheim, CA)15,632 | 3–5 LAL yes 2000 Regular season Los Angeles Lakers 2000 Total: 67–15 (Home: 36–5; Road: 31–10) Los Angeles Lakers November yes 6 2 5 2 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 1 | November 2 | @ Utah | 19991102 UTA 91 84 | Glen Rice (28) | Shaquille O'Neal (13) | Derek Fisher (7) | Delta Center19,911 | 1–0 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2 | November 3 | Vancouver | 19991103 LAL 103 88 | Shaquille O'Neal (28) | Shaquille O'Neal (10) | Derek Fisher (8) | Staples Center18,997 | 2–0 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 3 | November 6 | @ Portland | 19991106 POR 82 97 | Shaquille O'Neal (21) | Green & O'Neal (10) | Ron Harper (6) | Rose Garden20,584 | 2–1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 4 | November 7 | Dallas | 19991107 LAL 105 97 | Shaquille O'Neal (30) | Shaquille O'Neal (20) | Derek Fisher (8) | Staples Center18,068 | 3–1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 5 | November 9 | @ Dallas | 19991109 DAL 123 101 | Shaquille O'Neal (27) | Shaquille O'Neal (10) | Brian Shaw (5) | Reunion Arena17,349 | 4–1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 6 | November 10 | @ Houston | 19991110 HOU 89 88 | Glen Rice (24) | A.C. Green (12) | Ron Harper (6) | Compaq Center16,285 | 5–1 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 7 | November 12 | Houston | 19991112 LAL 81 97 | Glen Rice (11) | A.C. Green (9) | A.C. Green (4) | Staples Center18,359 | 5–2 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 8 | November 14 | Atlanta | 19991114 LAL 93 88 | Shaquille O'Neal (23) | Shaquille O'Neal (11) | Ron Harper (5) | Staples Center18,510 | 6–2 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 9 | November 15 | @ Phoenix | 19991115 PHO 91 82 | Shaquille O'Neal (34) | Shaquille O'Neal (18) | Harper & O'Neal (4) | America West Arena19,023 | 7–2 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 10 | November 18 | @ Denver | 19991118 DEN 82 93 | Shaquille O'Neal (36) | A.C. Green (9) | Derek Fisher (9) | Pepsi Center15,218 | 7–3 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 11 | November 19 | Chicago | 19991119 LAL 103 95 | Shaquille O'Neal (41) | Shaquille O'Neal (17) | Ron Harper (4) | Staples Center18,401 | 8–3 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 12 | November 21 | Toronto | 19991121 LAL 102 111 | Shaquille O'Neal (37) | Shaquille O'Neal (19) | Fisher & O'Neal (5) | Staples Center18,676 | 8–4 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 13 | November 24 | Utah | 19991124 LAL 90 82 | Shaquille O'Neal (39) | Shaquille O'Neal (18) | Harper & O'Neal (4) | Staples Center18,997 | 9–4 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 14 | November 26 | New Jersey | 19991126 LAL 103 80 | Shaquille O'Neal (30) | Shaquille O'Neal (16) | Shaquille O'Neal (7) | Staples Center18,997 | 10–4 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 15 | November 30 | @ Seattle | 19991130 SEA 101 77 | Shaquille O'Neal (27) | Shaquille O'Neal (10) | Derek Fisher (8) | KeyArena17,072 | 11–4 Los Angeles Lakers December 9 0 5 1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 16 | December 1 | Golden State | 19991201 LAL 93 75 | Shaquille O'Neal (28) | Shaquille O'Neal (23) | Derek Fisher (4) | Staples Center17,689 | 12–4 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 17 | December 3 | Portland | 19991203 LAL 93 80 | Kobe Bryant (23) | Shaquille O'Neal (16) | Shaquille O'Neal (6) | Staples Center18,997 | 13–4 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 18 | December 5 | Orlando | 19991205 LAL 117 100 | Shaquille O'Neal (27) | Shaquille O'Neal (10) | Shaquille O'Neal (7) | Staples Center18,422 | 14–4 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 19 | December 7 | Washington | 19991207 LAL 91 80 | Shaquille O'Neal (30) | Shaquille O'Neal (16) | Ron Harper (7) | Staples Center17,571 | 15–4 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 20 | December 8 | @ Sacramento | 19991208 SAC 91 103 | Bryant & O'Neal (27) | Shaquille O'Neal (9) | Kobe Bryant (5) | ARCO Arena17,317 | 15–5 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 21 | December 11 | @ Vancouver | 19991211 VAN 106 94 | Shaquille O'Neal (30) | Shaquille O'Neal (10) | Kobe Bryant (7) | General Motors Place14,059 | 16–5 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 22 | December 12 | Detroit | 19991212 LAL 101 93 | Kobe Bryant (26) | Shaquille O'Neal (24) | Kobe Bryant (6) | Staples Center18,785 | 17–5 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 23 | December 14 | L.A. Clippers | 19991214 LAL 95 68 | Shaquille O'Neal (21) | Shaquille O'Neal (19) | 3 players tied (4) | Staples Center18,719 | 18–5 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 24 | December 16 | @ Atlanta | 19991216 ATL 95 88 | Kobe Bryant (30) | Shaquille O'Neal (13) | O'Neal & Rice (4) | Philips Arena19,463 | 19–5 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 25 | December 17 | @ Minnesota | 19991217 MIN 97 88 | Kobe Bryant (28) | Shaquille O'Neal (13) | Kobe Bryant (12) | Target Center19,354 | 20–5 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 26 | December 19 | @ Toronto | 19991219 TOR 94 88 | Kobe Bryant (26) | Shaquille O'Neal (15) | Glen Rice (4) | Air Canada Centre19,800 | 21–5 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 27 | December 20 | @ Boston | 19991220 BOS 99 90 | Shaquille O'Neal (34) | Shaquille O'Neal (20) | Bryant & Fox (4) | FleetCenter18,624 | 22–5 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 28 | December 25 | San Antonio | 19991225 LAL 99 93 | Shaquille O'Neal (32) | Shaquille O'Neal (11) | 3 players tied (5) | Staples Center18,997 | 23–5 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 29 | December 27 | Dallas | 19991227 LAL 108 106 | Shaquille O'Neal (35) | Shaquille O'Neal (14) | Robert Horry (8) | Staples Center18,997 | 24–5 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 30 | December 29 | Phoenix | 19991229 LAL 103 87 | Shaquille O'Neal (27) | Shaquille O'Neal (19) | Shaquille O'Neal (7) | Staples Center18,997 | 25–5 Los Angeles Lakers January 5 2 4 3 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 31 | January 4 | @ L.A. Clippers | 20000104 LAC 122 98 | Shaquille O'Neal (38) | Shaquille O'Neal (15) | Brian Shaw (7) | Staples Center20,042 | 26–5 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 32 | January 5 | L.A. Clippers | 20000105 LAL 118 101 | Shaquille O'Neal (40) | Shaquille O'Neal (19) | Brian Shaw (8) | Staples Center18,788 | 27–5 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 33 | January 7 | Charlotte | 20000107 LAL 87 83 | Shaquille O'Neal (23) | Shaquille O'Neal (16) | Bryant & O'Neal (4) | Staples Center18,997 | 28–5 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 34 | January 8 | @ Seattle | 20000108 SEA 110 100 | Kobe Bryant (31) | Shaquille O'Neal (9) | Shaquille O'Neal (6) | KeyArena17,072 | 29–5 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 35 | January 10 | Denver | 20000110 LAL 130 95 | Shaquille O'Neal (31) | Shaquille O'Neal (19) | Shaquille O'Neal (9) | Staples Center18,997 | 30–5 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 36 | January 12 | @ Milwaukee | 20000112 MIL 103 94 | Shaquille O'Neal (27) | Shaquille O'Neal (10) | Derek Fisher (6) | Bradley Center18,717 | 31–5 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 37 | January 14 | @ Indiana | 20000114 IND 102 111 | Glen Rice (23) | Shaquille O'Neal (14) | Ron Harper (7) | Conseco Fieldhouse18,345 | 31–6 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 38 | January 15 | @ Minnesota | 20000115 MIN 104 91 | Shaquille O'Neal (26) | Shaquille O'Neal (19) | Harper & O'Neal (7) | Target Center19,767 | 32–6 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 39 | January 17 | Seattle | 20000117 LAL 81 82 | Shaquille O'Neal (30) | Kobe Bryant (14) | Harper & O'Neal (6) | Staples Center18,997 | 32–7 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 40 | January 19 | Cleveland | 20000119 LAL 95 86 | Shaquille O'Neal (27) | Shaquille O'Neal (23) | Kobe Bryant (4) | Staples Center18,997 | 33–7 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 41 | January 22 | Portland | 20000122 LAL 91 95 | Kobe Bryant (28) | Shaquille O'Neal (16) | Shaquille O'Neal (7) | Staples Center18,997 | 33–8 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 42 | January 24 | @ Utah | 20000124 UTA 101 105 2 | Shaquille O'Neal (36) | Shaquille O'Neal (9) | Ron Harper (8) | Delta Center19,911 | 33–9 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 43 | January 28 | Milwaukee | 20000128 LAL 117 89 | Shaquille O'Neal (30) | Shaquille O'Neal (8) | Ron Harper (10) | Staples Center18,997 | 34–9 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 44 | January 30 | @ Houston | 20000130 HOU 83 89 | Shaquille O'Neal (27) | Shaquille O'Neal (19) | Kobe Bryant (5) | Compaq Center16,285 | 34–10 Los Angeles Lakers February 5 0 7 1 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 45 | February 1 | @ San Antonio | 20000201 SAS 81 105 | Shaquille O'Neal (31) | Bryant & O'Neal (7) | Kobe Bryant (8) | Alamodome25,589 | 34–11 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 46 | February 4 | Utah | 20000204 LAL 113 67 | Shaquille O'Neal (25) | A.C. Green (10) | Kobe Bryant (9) | Staples Center18,997 | 35–11 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 47 | February 7 | Denver | 20000207 LAL 106 98 | Shaquille O'Neal (35) | Shaquille O'Neal (13) | Kobe Bryant (11) | Staples Center18,997 | 36–11 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 48 | February 9 | Minnesota | 20000209 LAL 114 81 | Shaquille O'Neal (37) | Shaquille O'Neal (16) | Brian Shaw (7) | Staples Center18,843 | 37–11 |- align="center" |colspan="9" bgcolor="#bbcaff"|All-Star Break |- style="background:#cfc;" |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" |- style="background:#cfc;" | 49 | February 15 | @ Chicago | 20000215 CHI 88 76 | Shaquille O'Neal (29) | Shaquille O'Neal (20) | Derek Fisher (6) | United Center23,208 | 38–11 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 50 | February 16 | @ Charlotte | 20000216 CHH 92 85 | Kobe Bryant (26) | Shaquille O'Neal (14) | Kobe Bryant (6) | Charlotte Coliseum23,799 | 39–11 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 51 | February 18 | @ Orlando | 20000218 ORL 107 99 1 | Shaquille O'Neal (39) | Shaquille O'Neal (16) | Derek Fisher (8) | TD Waterhouse Centre17,248 | 40–11 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 52 | February 20 | @ Philadelphia | 20000220 PHI 87 84 | Shaquille O'Neal (22) | Shaquille O'Neal (16) | Shaquille O'Neal (9) | First Union Center21,060 | 41–11 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 53 | February 22 | @ New Jersey | 20000222 NJN 97 89 | Shaquille O'Neal (35) | Shaquille O'Neal (13) | 4 players tied (4) | Continental Airlines Arena20,049 | 42–11 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 54 | February 23 | @ Cleveland | 20000223 CLE 116 98 | Kobe Bryant (21) | Shaquille O'Neal (8) | Shaquille O'Neal (7) | Gund Arena20,562 | 43–11 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 55 | February 25 | Boston | 20000225 LAL 109 96 | Shaquille O'Neal (28) | Shaquille O'Neal (15) | Ron Harper (7) | Staples Center18,997 | 44–11 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 56 | February 27 | Houston | 20000227 LAL 101 85 | Kobe Bryant (31) | Shaquille O'Neal (13) | Shaquille O'Neal (8) | Staples Center18,997 | 45–11 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 57 | February 29 | @ Portland | 20000229 POR 90 87 | Shaquille O'Neal (23) | Shaquille O'Neal (10) | Robert Horry (5) | Rose Garden20,584 | 46–11 Los Angeles Lakers March 7 0 8 1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 58 | March 1 | Vancouver | 20000301 LAL 103 91 | Kobe Bryant (27) | Shaquille O'Neal (17) | O'Neal & Shaw (5) | Staples Center18,912 | 47–11 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 59 | March 3 | Indiana | 20000303 LAL 107 92 | Shaquille O'Neal (31) | Shaquille O'Neal (15) | Kobe Bryant (7) | Staples Center18,997 | 48–11 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 60 | March 5 | Miami | 20000305 LAL 93 80 | Glen Rice (23) | Shaquille O'Neal (11) | Shaquille O'Neal (7) | Staples Center18,997 | 49–11 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 61 | March 6 | @ L.A. Clippers | 20000306 LAC 123 103 | Shaquille O'Neal (61) | Shaquille O'Neal (23) | 3 players tied (5) | Staples Center20,385 | 50–11 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 62 | March 9 | @ Golden State | 20000309 GSW 109 92 | Kobe Bryant (30) | Shaquille O'Neal (13) | Bryant & Fisher (4) | The Arena in Oakland20,136 | 51–11 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 63 | March 12 | Sacramento | 20000312 LAL 109 106 | Kobe Bryant (40) | Shaquille O'Neal (20) | Kobe Bryant (8) | Staples Center18,997 | 52–11 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 64 | March 13 | @ Denver | 20000313 DEN 118 108 | Shaquille O'Neal (40) | Bryant & O'Neal (9) | Shaquille O'Neal (7) | Pepsi Center19,099 | 53–11 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 65 | March 16 | @ Washington | 20000316 WAS 102 109 | Shaquille O'Neal (40) | Shaquille O'Neal (12) | Kobe Bryant (7) | MCI Center20,674 | 53–12 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 66 | March 17 | @ Detroit | 20000317 DET 110 82 | Shaquille O'Neal (35) | Shaquille O'Neal (11) | Kobe Bryant (6) | The Palace of Auburn Hills22,076 | 54–12 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 67 | March 19 | @ New York | 20000319 NYK 92 85 | Shaquille O'Neal (43) | Shaquille O'Neal (10) | Kobe Bryant (7) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 55–12 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 68 | March 20 | @ Miami | 20000320 MIA 100 89 | O'Neal & Rice (28) | Shaquille O'Neal (12) | Kobe Bryant (4) | American Airlines Arena20,075 | 56–12 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 69 | March 22 | Golden State | 20000322 LAL 119 96 | Shaquille O'Neal (22) | Travis Knight (10) | Ron Harper (7) | Staples Center18,843 | 57–12 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 70 | March 24 | Phoenix | 20000324 LAL 109 101 | Shaquille O'Neal (40) | Shaquille O'Neal (14) | Kobe Bryant (7) | Staples Center18,997 | 58–12 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 71 | March 26 | @ Sacramento | 20000326 SAC 90 89 | Shaquille O'Neal (34) | Kobe Bryant (14) | Kobe Bryant (4) | ARCO Arena17,317 | 59–12 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 72 | March 29 | @ Vancouver | 20000329 VAN 108 99 | Kobe Bryant (28) | Robert Horry (7) | Shaquille O'Neal (8) | General Motors Place16,780 | 60–12 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 73 | March 31 | Philadelphia | 20000331 LAL 100 88 | Shaquille O'Neal (37) | Shaquille O'Neal (14) | 3 players tied (5) | Staples Center18,997 | 61–12 Los Angeles Lakers April 4 1 2 2 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 74 | April 2 | New York | 20000402 LAL 106 82 | Shaquille O'Neal (34) | Shaquille O'Neal (12) | Kobe Bryant (8) | Staples Center18,997 | 62–12 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 75 | April 4 | @ Phoenix | 20000404 PHO 84 83 | Shaquille O'Neal (32) | Robert Horry (11) | Ron Harper (8) | America West Arena19,023 | 63–12 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 76 | April 5 | @ Golden State | 20000405 GSW 111 104 | Shaquille O'Neal (49) | Shaquille O'Neal (13) | Kobe Bryant (11) | The Arena in Oakland18,621 | 64–12 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 77 | April 8 | San Antonio | 20000408 LAL 80 98 | Kobe Bryant (26) | A.C. Green (9) | Kobe Bryant (5) | Staples Center18,997 | 64–13 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 78 | April 10 | Seattle | 20000410 LAL 106 103 1 | Kobe Bryant (33) | Kobe Bryant (10) | Bryant & Shaw (6) | Staples Center18,997 | 65–13 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 79 | April 14 | Sacramento | 20000414 LAL 121 114 | Shaquille O'Neal (41) | Shaquille O'Neal (16) | Ron Harper (10) | Staples Center18,997 | 66–13 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 80 | April 16 | Minnesota | 20000416 LAL 101 95 | Shaquille O'Neal (33) | Shaquille O'Neal (14) | Kobe Bryant (10) | Staples Center18,912 | 67–13 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 81 | April 18 | @ Dallas | 20000418 DAL 102 112 | Shaquille O'Neal (38) | Shaquille O'Neal (20) | Brian Shaw (9) | Reunion Arena18,190 | 67–14 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 82 | April 19 | @ San Antonio | 20000419 SAS 98 103 1 | Kobe Bryant (23) | Brian Shaw (10) | Brian Shaw (7) | Alamodome29,447 | 67–15 LAL 2000 Playoffs Los Angeles Lakers yes 2000 Total: 15–8 (Home: 11–2; Road: 4–6) Los Angeles Lakers First Round yes yes no 3 0 0 2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | April 23 | Sacramento | 20000423 LAL 117 107 | Shaquille O'Neal (46) | Shaquille O'Neal (17) | Bryant & Shaw (5) | Staples Center18,997 | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 2 | April 27 | Sacramento | 20000427 LAL 113 89 | Kobe Bryant (32) | Shaquille O'Neal (19) | Shaquille O'Neal (6) | Staples Center18,997 | 2–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 3 | April 30 | @ Sacramento | 20000430 SAC 91 99 | Kobe Bryant (35) | Shaquille O'Neal (17) | Ron Harper (4) | ARCO Arena17,317 | 2–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 4 | May 2 | @ Sacramento | 20000502 SAC 88 101 | Kobe Bryant (32) | Shaquille O'Neal (16) | Bryant & Harper (4) | ARCO Arena17,317 | 2–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 5 | May 5 | Sacramento | 20000505 LAL 113 86 | Shaquille O'Neal (32) | Shaquille O'Neal (18) | Bryant & Rice (6) | Staples Center18,997 | 3–2 Los Angeles Lakers Conference Semifinals yes no 3 0 1 1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | May 7 | Phoenix | 20000507 LAL 105 77 | Shaquille O'Neal (37) | Shaquille O'Neal (14) | Brian Shaw (4) | Staples Center18,997 | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 2 | May 10 | Phoenix | 20000510 LAL 97 96 | Shaquille O'Neal (38) | Shaquille O'Neal (20) | Kobe Bryant (6) | Staples Center18,997 | 2–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 3 | May 12 | @ Phoenix | 20000512 PHO 105 99 | Shaquille O'Neal (37) | Shaquille O'Neal (17) | Horry & Shaw (4) | America West Arena19,023 | 3–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 4 | May 14 | @ Phoenix | 20000514 PHO 98 117 | Shaquille O'Neal (24) | Horry & O'Neal (9) | Kobe Bryant (5) | America West Arena19,023 | 3–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 5 | May 16 | Phoenix | 20000516 LAL 87 65 | Kobe Bryant (17) | Shaquille O'Neal (21) | Brian Shaw (4) | Staples Center18,997 | 4–1 Los Angeles Lakers Conference Finals yes no 2 2 2 1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | May 20 | Portland | 20000520 LAL 109 94 | Shaquille O'Neal (41) | Shaquille O'Neal (11) | Shaquille O'Neal (7) | Staples Center18,997 | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 2 | May 22 | Portland | 20000522 LAL 77 106 | Shaquille O'Neal (23) | Shaquille O'Neal (12) | 3 players tied (4) | Staples Center18,997 | 1–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 3 | May 26 | @ Portland | 20000526 POR 93 91 | Shaquille O'Neal (26) | Shaquille O'Neal (12) | Kobe Bryant (7) | Rose Garden20,135 | 2–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 4 | May 28 | @ Portland | 20000528 POR 103 91 | Shaquille O'Neal (25) | Shaquille O'Neal (11) | Kobe Bryant (7) | Rose Garden20,209 | 3–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 5 | May 30 | Portland | 20000530 LAL 88 96 | Shaquille O'Neal (31) | Shaquille O'Neal (21) | Robert Horry (5) | Staples Center18,997 | 3–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 6 | June 2 | @ Portland | 20000602 POR 93 103 | Kobe Bryant (33) | Shaquille O'Neal (11) | Robert Horry (7) | Rose Garden20,340 | 3–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 7 | June 4 | Portland | 20000604 LAL 89 84 | Kobe Bryant (25) | Kobe Bryant (11) | Kobe Bryant (7) | Staples Center18,997 | 4–3 Los Angeles Lakers NBA Finals yes no 3 0 1 2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | June 7 | Indiana | 20000607 LAL 104 87 | Shaquille O'Neal (43) | Shaquille O'Neal (19) | Bryant & Harper (5) | Staples Center18,997 | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 2 | June 9 | Indiana | 20000609 LAL 111 104 | Shaquille O'Neal (40) | Shaquille O'Neal (24) | Brian Shaw (7) | Staples Center18,997 | 2–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 3 | June 11 | @ Indiana | 20000611 IND 91 100 | Shaquille O'Neal (33) | Shaquille O'Neal (13) | Derek Fisher (10) | Conseco Fieldhouse18,345 | 2–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 4 | June 14 | @ Indiana | 20000614 IND 120 118 1 | Shaquille O'Neal (36) | Shaquille O'Neal (21) | Kobe Bryant (5) | Conseco Fieldhouse18,345 | 3–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 5 | June 16 | @ Indiana | 20000616 IND 87 120 | Shaquille O'Neal (35) | Shaquille O'Neal (11) | Ron Harper (5) | Conseco Fieldhouse18,345 | 3–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 6 | June 19 | Indiana | 20000619 LAL 116 111 | Shaquille O'Neal (41) | Shaquille O'Neal (12) | Ron Harper (9) | Staples Center18,997 | 4–2 LAL yes 2000 Playoffs Western Conference first round (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (8) Sacramento Kings Last Playoff Meeting: 1984 Western Conference First Round (Los Angeles won 3–0; Kings were in Kansas City, Missouri) #eee April 23 NBC 2:30pm PDT Sacramento Kings 107 117 Los Angeles Lakers Staples Center, Los Angeles In Game 1, the Lakers started the game strong, outscoring the visiting Kings, 65–55, at halftime. The Lakers carried this momentum all the way towards the second half, thus winning Game 1 of the series. O'Neal led the Lakers with 46 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks.Nadel John https://products.kitsapsun.com/archive/2000/04-24/0045_nba_playoffs__shaq_is_royal_pain_.html NBA PLAYOFFS: Shaq is royal pain to underdog Kings Kitsap Sun April 24, 2000 August 26, 2019 Bryant added 23 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the Lakers. Shaquille O'Neal became the first player to record that statline since Hakeem Olajuwon back in 1987. He also became the first Lakers player to have done that since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar recorded 45 points and 18 rebounds back in 1977.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200004230LAL.html Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Lakers Box Score, April 23, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 26, 2019 #fff April 27 TNT 7:30pm PDT Sacramento Kings 89 113 Los Angeles Lakers Staples Center, Los Angeles In Game 2, the Lakers were once again dominant, outscoring the visiting Kings in every quarter. Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 32 points and 4 rebounds. O'Neal added 23 points, 19 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 blocks for the Lakers.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200004270LAL.html Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Lakers Box Score, April 27, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 26, 2019 #eee April 30 TNT 7:30pm PDT Los Angeles Lakers 91 99 Sacramento Kings ARCO Arena, Sacramento In Game 3, the series now shifted in Sacramento, wherein the Kings now host the Lakers. Up 2–0 in the series, the Lakers lead the Kings, 51–46, at halftime. The Lakers maintained that lead until the end of the third quarter. However, the Kings outscored the Lakers 33-20 during the fourth quarter, thus winning against the visiting Lakers. Kobe Bryant led all players in terms of scoring with 35 points for the Lakers.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200004300SAC.html Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings Box Score, April 30, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 26, 2019 #fff May 2 TNT 7:30pm PDT Los Angeles Lakers 88 101 Sacramento Kings ARCO Arena, Sacramento In Game 4, the Kings opened up their largest lead of the series in the first half, leading the visiting Lakers, 56–45, at halftime. Despite the Lakers outscoring the Kings in the third quarter, the Kings responded in the fourth quarter, thus the Lakers lost again on the road, 88–101. Kobe Bryant once again led all players in scoring with 32 points to go along with 6 rebounds.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200005020SAC.html Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings Box Score, May 2, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 26, 2019 #eee May 5 TNT 7:30pm PDT Sacramento Kings 86 113 Los Angeles Lakers Staples Center, Los Angeles Los Angeles wins series, 3-2 With the Kings winning in Game 4, this sets up for a winner-take-all Game 5 back in Los Angeles. The Lakers, determined to avenge their losses, blew out the visiting Kings, 113–86, thus advancing to the next round. Shaquille O'Neal led the Lakers with 32 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists.https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200005050LAL.html Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Lakers Box Score, May 5, 2000 Basketball-Reference.com August 26, 2019 Western Conference semifinals (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (5) Phoenix Suns Last Playoff Meeting: 1993 Western Conference First Round (Phoenix won 3–2) #eee May 7 Phoenix Suns 77 105 Los Angeles Lakers Staples Center, Los Angeles #fff May 10 Phoenix Suns 96 97 Los Angeles Lakers Staples Center, Los Angeles #eee May 12 Los Angeles Lakers 105 99 Phoenix Suns America West Arena, Phoenix #fff May 14 Los Angeles Lakers 98 117 Phoenix Suns America West Arena, Phoenix #eee May 16 Phoenix Suns 65 87 Los Angeles Lakers Staples Center, Los Angeles Los Angeles wins series, 4-1 Western Conference finals (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (3) Portland Trail Blazers Last Playoff Meeting: 1998 Western Conference First Round (Los Angeles won 3–1) #eee May 20 Portland Trail Blazers 94 109 Los Angeles Lakers Staples Center, Los Angeles NBC 3:30EST #fff May 22 Portland Trail Blazers 106 77 Los Angeles Lakers Staples Center, Los Angeles TNT 9:00EST #eee May 26 Los Angeles Lakers 93 91 Portland Trail Blazers Rose Garden, Portland 9:00EST #fff May 28 Los Angeles Lakers 103 91 Portland Trail Blazers Rose Garden, Portland 3:30EST #eee May 30 Portland Trail Blazers 96 88 Los Angeles Lakers Staples Center, Los Angeles 9:00EST #fff June 2 Los Angeles Lakers 93 103 Portland Trail Blazers Rose Garden, Portland 9:30EST #eee June 4 Portland Trail Blazers 84 89 Los Angeles Lakers Staples Center, Los Angeles 7:30EST Los Angeles wins series, 4-3 NBA Finals 2000 NBA Finals Lakers' backup center John Salley became the first player in NBA history to play on three different championship-winning franchises, as he won titles in 1989 and '90 with the Detroit Pistons and 1996 with the Chicago Bulls. This was the Lakers first NBA Finals in the new Staples Center. After closing out game 6, fans rioted outside Staples Center by making bonfires, tipping cars, breaking windows of cars and buildings, and vandalizing businesses around the area. Overall, they caused $1 million in damages. In Lakers' championship run the following year, the LAPD came out in bigger force after the Lakers won and prevented the same thing from happening again. Staples Center, which was a first-year building in 2000, had a very tricky shooting background and opposing teams often had difficulty shooting there. Pacers coach Larry Bird wanted to have a shoot-around in the arena the day before Game 6 to help his team shoot more consistently because they shot very poorly in Games 1 and 2. However, the Pacers couldn't practice in the building because of an Arena Football game. Bird was very upset about this, and his team had to go down to the Lakers practice facility in El Segundo. The two arenas in this series, Conseco Fieldhouse and Staples Center, were both first-year arenas. Summary The following scoring summary is written in a line score format, except that the quarter numbers are replaced by game numbers. TeamGame 1Game 2Game 3Game 4*Game 5Game 6WinsLos Angeles (West)10411191120871164Indiana (East)871041001181201112https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/NBA_2000.html 2000 NBA Playoffs Summary | Basketball-Reference.com basketball-reference.com December 13, 2014 Aspects Although the Lakers were one of the more talented teams in the NBA the previous year, they failed to win a single game against the San Antonio Spurs in the 1999 NBA playoffs. Twenty-four days after being swept by the eventual league champion, the Lakers signed Phil Jackson as head coach. Jackson, famous for coaching Michael Jordan and the six-time champion Chicago Bulls, would build his triangle offense around Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. General Manager Jerry West surrounded O'Neal and Bryant with effective role players such as Glen Rice, Ron Harper (who had experience with Jackson's triangle offense as part of the '96–'98 Bulls), The Obtuse Triangle https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/28/sports/basketball/phil-jackson-knicks-triangle-offense-nba.html The New York Times June 23, 2015 January 30, 2016 0362-4331 Nicholas Dawidoff and A.C. Green (member of the last two Lakers championship teams). NBA Ironman Proud to Be a Virgin Until 38 https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=125643&page=1 ABC News January 6, 2006 January 30, 2016 Along with these starters, the Lakers also possessed a strong bench. Robert Horry not only had championship experience with the Houston Rockets but also was a threat on the perimeter and a defensive star. Robert Horry is a Hall of Famer. This should not even be a debate. https://www.thedreamshake.com/2013/9/17/4740592/robert-horry-is-a-hall-of-famer-this-should-not-even-be-a-debate The Dream Shake September 17, 2016 January 30, 2016 Derek Fisher was a defensively minded point-guard with the ability to shoot well from long range. Rick Fox, acquired after being released by the Boston Celtics, Fox Hunt Finally Over for Lakers https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-aug-27-sp-26383-story.html Los Angeles Times August 27, 1997 January 30, 2016 0458-3035 en-US Scott Howard-Cooper was the Lakers' sixth man. With a healthy O'Neal, the Lakers dominated the regular season, with winning streaks of 11, 16, and 19 en route to a 67–15 record, tying the 1992 Chicago Bulls and 1986 Boston Celtics as the fifth best record in NBA regular season history. Although many expected the Lakers to reach the Finals, the road would be a rocky one. In the first round, the Lakers won the first two games against the Sacramento Kings, only to drop the next two games in Sacramento. All the Kings' Men https://grantland.com/features/2002-western-conference-oral-history-los-angeles-lakers-sacramento-kings/ Grantland January 30, 2016 en-US Jonathan Abrams May 7, 2014 The Lakers then defeated Sacramento in Game 5, 113–86, to face the Phoenix Suns in the conference semifinals. 2000 NBA Western Conference First Round Basketball-Reference.com https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-western-conference-first-round-kings-vs-lakers.html Basketball-Reference.com January 30, 2016 The Lakers clobbered the Suns, winning the series 4–1 (with their only loss coming in Game 4). Suns torch Lakers' broom https://www.baltimoresun.com/2000/05/15/suns-torch-lakers-broom/ The Baltimore Sun January 30, 2016 May 15, 2000 2000 NBA Western Conference Semifinals Basketball-Reference.com https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-western-conference-semifinals-suns-vs-lakers.html Basketball-Reference.com January 30, 2016 In Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Portland Trail Blazers, Rasheed Wallace earned two technical fouls and was ejected; the Lakers took advantage of Wallace's absence and secured victory. Blazers Turn the Tables in Game 2 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/23/sports/pro-basketball-blazers-turn-the-tables-in-game-2.html The New York Times May 23, 2000 January 30, 2016 0362-4331 Tom Spousta The Trail Blazers stormed back in the next game, giving the Lakers their worst home loss of the season in a 106–77 shellacking. Blazers tied in West http://www.sptimes.com/News/052300/Sports/Blazers_tied_in_West.shtml St. Petersburg Times January 30, 2016 May 23, 2000 This setback did not affect Los Angeles, as they assembled a 3–1 series lead by winning the next two games in Portland. Lakers have Blazers singing a different tune https://www.baltimoresun.com/2000/05/31/lakers-have-blazers-singing-a-different-tune-oneal-los-angeles-find-range-3-1-lead/ The Baltimore Sun May 31, 2000 January 30, 2016 May 31, 2000 The Lakers underestimated the Trail Blazers, however. Led by former Jackson linchpin Scottie Pippen, Portland won back-to-back elimination games and forced a series-deciding Game 7. Phil Vs. Scottie As Entertaining As Blazers Vs. Lakers https://www.chicagotribune.com/2000/06/01/phil-vs-scottie-as-entertaining-as-blazers-vs-lakers/ The Chicago Tribune January 30, 2016 Smith Sam January 1, 2000 2000 NBA Western Conference Finals Basketball-Reference.com https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-western-conference-finals-trail-blazers-vs-lakers.html Basketball-Reference.com January 30, 2016 Amid several controversial foul calls by referee Dick Bavetta against members of the Trail Blazers, Excerpts From The Book The NBA Doesn't Want You To Read http://deadspin.com/5392067/excerpts-from-the-book-the-nba-doesnt-want-you-to-read Deadspin January 30, 2016 en-US Tommy Craggs October 28, 2009 Portland relinquished a 75–60 fourth quarter lead. Lakers Rally Past Blazers https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lakers-rally-past-blazers/ CBS News January 30, 2016 June 5, 2000 Rallying back with a 25–4 run, the Lakers won the game and secured a berth in the NBA Finals. Top 10 Lakers playoffs moments: Kobe-to-Shaq cements Game 7 comeback against Portland https://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles/lakers/post/_/id/7507/top-10-lakers-playoffs-moments-kobe-to-shaq-cements-game-7-comeback-against-portland ESPN.com January 30, 2016 May 27, 2010 All Things Lakers - 1999-2000 Season https://projects.latimes.com/lakers/season/1999-2000/ Los Angeles Times January 30, 2016 In the 1997–1998 NBA season, the Chicago Bulls narrowly defeated the Pacers, 4 games to 3, in the Eastern Conference Finals. Bulls' run not done Chicago rebounds to knock out Pacers in Game 7, 88-83 https://www.baltimoresun.com/1998/06/01/bulls-run-not-done-chicago-rebounds-to-knock-out-pacers-in-game-7-88-83finals-a-repeat-vs-jazz-jordan-pippen-earn-shot-for-sixth-crown/ The Baltimore Sun January 30, 2016 June 1, 1998 The 1998–1999 NBA season began with a lockout but saw Indiana return to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they fell to the New York Knicks. 1998–99 Indiana Pacers https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/IND/1999_games.html Basketball-Reference.com January 30, 2016 The 1999–2000 NBA season brought several major changes to the Pacers. It was their first season at Conseco Fieldhouse, 15 years ago: Pacers' first game in Conseco Fieldhouse https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2014/11/06/indiana-pacers-first-game-in-conseco-field-house-15-years-ago/18589959/ Indianapolis Star January 30, 2016 November 6, 2014 Dana Benbow as well as their first since 1993 without center Antonio Davis, who was traded for the rights to the No. 5 overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft. Pacers, Raptors Finalize Trade https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pacers-raptors-finalize-trade/ CBS News January 30, 2016 August 1, 1999 Jalen Rose replaced Chris Mullin in the starting line up, winning the NBA Most Improved Player award, 'Most Improved' Rose Could Improve Bulls https://www.chicagotribune.com/2000/05/25/most-improved-rose-could-improve-bulls/ The Chicago Tribune May 25, 2016 January 30, 2016 while Austin Croshere replaced him as the sixth man. Former Pacers player becoming at ease in front of camera http://www.dailyjournal.net/view/local_story/Former_Pacers_player_becoming__1294372369 Daily Journal January 30, 2016 January 6, 2011 Rick MorwickSeptember 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes The Pacers started the season 7–7 but eventually finished with an Eastern Conference best 56–26 record, including a franchise-best 25 game win streak at home. 1999-00 Indiana Pacers https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/IND/2000_games.html Basketball-Reference.com January 30, 2016 The Pacers, like the Lakers, struggled in the playoffs. They needed a clutch Travis Best three-pointer to dispatch the Milwaukee Bucks in five games. Best's 3, Miller's 41 Rescue Pacers https://www.chicagotribune.com/2000/05/05/bests-3-millers-41-rescue-pacers/ Chicago Tribune January 30, 2016 Smith Sam May 5, 2000 Indiana faced the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round and took the series in six games, earning a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals. 2000 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Basketball-Reference.com https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-eastern-conference-semifinals-76ers-vs-pacers.html Basketball-Reference.com January 30, 2016 The Pacers would face their rival Knicks, NBA playoffs preview: Knicks vs. Pacers https://www.latimes.com/sports/la-xpm-2013-may-04-la-sp-knicks-pacers-20130505-story.html Los Angeles Times May 4, 2013 January 30, 2016 0458-3035 en-US Ben Bolch winning a memorable six-game series in a reversal of fortunes from years past. 2000 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Basketball-Reference.com https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-eastern-conference-finals-knicks-vs-pacers.html Basketball-Reference.com January 30, 2016 With the victory, Indiana advanced to the first NBA Finals in franchise history, becoming the second former ABA team to do so. Game 1 Wednesday, June 7, 2000, 9:00 at the Staples Center. The Lakers dominated from the start. The Lakers shot 15-for-20 (75%) in the first period while the Pacers shot only 7-for-20 (35%). Miller would miss all of his shots in the first quarter to give the Lakers a 15-point lead. Croshere came off the bench to keep the Pacers alive in the 2nd quarter, scoring 9 points and grabbing 4 rebounds in the quarter. Although the Pacers attempted a comeback in the 2nd quarter, they were still down by 12. In the 3rd quarter, it would be Jackson who led the Pacers to a comeback, cutting the Lakers lead by 2. Miller also hit his first field goal in the 3rd quarter, though it would be his last. The Lakers handled the Pacers in the final quarter, with a 13–2 run winning by 17 points. O'Neal scored 43 points and grabbed 19 rebounds. Team1st Qt.2nd Qt.3rd Qt.4th Qt.TotalIndiana1822281687Los Angeles33252227104 Game 2 Friday, June 9, 2000, 9:00 at the Staples Center. Los Angeles and Indiana were evenly matched for the first quarter, both scoring 28. However, Los Angeles suffered a major setback when Kobe Bryant left the game in the 2nd quarter due to a sprained ankle and did not return. Jalen Rose later admitted that he intentionally stuck out his foot when Kobe shot a jumpshot in order to trip him when he landed.Bresnahan Mike Kobe Bryant sprains left ankle in Lakers loss, out indefinitely March 14, 2013 Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakersnow/la-sp-ln-kobe-bryant-sprains-ankle-20130313,0,4756531.story https://web.archive.org/web/20130314210424/http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakersnow/la-sp-ln-kobe-bryant-sprains-ankle-20130313,0,4756531.story March 14, 2013 live July 20, 2016Ryan Chris Jalen Rose on That Time He Intentionally Tried to Injure Kobe Bryant March 14, 2013 grantland.com http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/54156/jalen-rose-on-that-time-he-intentionally-tried-to-injure-kobe-bryant https://web.archive.org/web/20130317102308/http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/54156/jalen-rose-on-that-time-he-intentionally-tried-to-injure-kobe-bryant March 17, 2013 liveGrantland Channel Jalen Rose on Kobe Bryant and Karma YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0T08-gJVcc#! https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/r0T08-gJVcc 2021-12-12 live September 18, 2012 Ron Harper went in for Bryant and scored 21 points for the game. Desperate to try to gain the lead, Larry Bird resorted to the "Hack-a-Shaq" strategy. Shaq shot 39 free throws, making only 18, an NBA record for most free throws attempted. Despite this low percentage, Shaq made 9 of 16 in the 4th quarter to keep a Lakers lead. The Pacers cut the lead to 99–96 and were looking to foul Shaq, but when Shaq got the ball he passed to Robert Horry who converted not only the layup, but the foul shot as well giving them a 102–96 lead en route to a 111–104 Lakers victory. Team1st Qt.2nd Qt.3rd Qt.4th Qt.TotalIndiana28212035104Los Angeles28242138111 Game 3 Sunday, June 11, 2000, 7:30 at the Conseco Fieldhouse. Taking advantage of Kobe Bryant's ankle injury, Indiana restored a semblance of parity to the proceedings. Kobe's absence was felt as the Pacers had an 11–2 run in the first quarter to take an 8-point lead. Austin Croshere once again had another huge 2nd quarter, scoring 8 points as the Pacers shot 61% from the field. The Lakers tried to make a run to get back into the game, but upon doings so, Indiana answered with 12 straight points and led by 17. The Lakers were desperate and attempted another run to get within 3 points, but Reggie Miller nailed all his free throws at the end of the game to give Indiana a 9-point win. Team1st Qt.2nd Qt.3rd Qt.4th Qt.TotalLos Angeles1527242591Indiana23302621100 Game 4 Wednesday, June 14, 2000, 9:00 at the Conseco Fieldhouse. The Pacers took a quick 9–2 lead due to Rik Smits hitting his first four shots. Kobe Bryant attempted to play with his sore ankle but only managed to score 6 points in the first half. Even though Bryant and O'Neal were in foul trouble in the first half (each picking up his third with 5 minutes remaining in the second quarter), Indiana could not take advantage and did not extend their lead. This would be a problem as Kobe Bryant scored 10 points and the Lakers took a 62–60 lead due to a Glen Rice three-pointer. The game remained close going into the fourth quarter, when O'Neal and Reggie Miller scored 14 and 13 points respectively, sending the game into overtime. Midway through overtime, O'Neal committed his sixth foul but 21-year-old Bryant delivered three clutch shots, as the Lakers were able to overcome back-up center John Salley's inability to effectively defend Smits. Smits and Miller scored all 14 of Indiana's OT points, but it was not enough to overcome as Miller missed a last-second three-pointer, and L.A. was able to pull one out in Indianapolis. Team1st Qt.2nd Qt.3rd Qt.4th Qt.OTTotalLos Angeles2328292416120Indiana3321232714118 Game 5 Friday, June 16, 2000, 9:00 at the Conseco Fieldhouse. Reggie Miller and the Pacers dominated the game from the start in what would be Larry Bird's last game as a coach in the state of Indiana. Reggie Miller came out and made 5 straight shots including a 4-point play. The Pacers hit their first 6 three point shots in the game. The Pacers would have a 20-point lead in the 2nd quarter, and eventually won by 33 – it was the worst Lakers NBA Finals loss since the 148–114 loss to Boston in the 1985 NBA Finals, known as the "Memorial Day Massacre." With their loss in Game 5, the Lakers record in close-out games dropped to 3–6 in the 2000 NBA Playoffs (the other losses coming in Games 3 and 4 in the first round against Sacramento, Game 4 in the series against Phoenix, and Games 5 and 6 versus Portland). As a result, the series returned to California. Team1st Qt.2nd Qt.3rd Qt.4th Qt.TotalLos Angeles2817222087Indiana39252234120 Game 6 Monday, June 19, 2000, 9:00 at the Staples Center. After the two teams traded blows in the first quarter, Mark Jackson concluded the period with a turn-around half-court shot at the buzzer to give the Pacers a 26–24 advantage. They would not relinquish their lead until the fourth quarter. In the first half, the Pacers would lead by as many as twelve points. However, the Lakers chipped away and entered intermission trailing 56–53. Indiana, however, added two more points to their lead, and entered the final period in a position to force a decisive seventh game. In the fourth quarter, the momentum shifted. The Lakers got four timely three-pointers from Derek Fisher, Robert Horry, and Rick Fox. The turning point occurred on a play where Brian Shaw stole the ball from Jalen Rose, leading to a fast break where Shaquille O'Neal hit an off-balance shot to give the Lakers the lead. The Pacers never led after that point. The Lakers would build a seven-point lead, but the Pacers fought back to tie the score at 103. After a timeout, the Lakers scored six unanswered points to regain control. The Pacers made one final valiant effort, but it fell short and the Lakers clinched their first championship in twelve years. Shaquille O'Neal led all scorers with 41 points and also pulled down 12 rebounds. He was awarded the Finals MVP. That time when Shaquille O'Neal turned in the most dominant NBA Finals performance ever https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2015/06/13/that-time-when-shaquille-oneal-turned-in-the-most-dominant-nba-finals-performance-ever/ The Washington Post June 13, 2015 0190-8286 en-US Kent Babb January 30, 2016 Team1st Qt.2nd Qt.3rd Qt.4th Qt.TotalIndiana26302827111Los Angeles24292637116 Player statistics Season Player GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG Bryant, Kobe Kobe Bryant 66 62 38.2 .468 .319 .821 6.3 4.9 1.61 .94 22.5 Celestand, John John Celestand 16 0 11.6 .333 .222 .833 .7 1.2 .44 .00 2.3 Fisher, Derek Derek Fisher 78 22 23.1 .346 .313 .724 1.8 2.8 1.03 .04 6.3 Fox, Rick Rick Fox 82 1 18.0 .414 .326 .808 2.4 1.7 .63 .32 6.5 George, Devean Devean George 49 1 7.0 .389 .340 .659 1.5 .2 .20 .08 3.2 Green, A.C. A.C. Green 82 82 23.5 .447 .250 .695 5.9 1.0 .65 .22 5.0 Harper, Ron Ron Harper 80 78 25.5 .399 .311 .680 4.2 3.4 1.06 .49 7.0 Horry, Robert Robert Horry 76 0 22.2 .438 .309 .788 4.8 1.6 1.11 1.05 5.7 Jacobson, Sam Sam Jacobson 3 0 6.0 .556 .000 .000 .3 .7 .33 .00 3.3 Knight, Travis Travis Knight 63 0 6.5 .390 .000 .607 2.0 .4 .10 .37 1.7 Lue, Tyronn Tyronn Lue 8 0 18.2 .487 .500 .750 1.5 2.1 .38 .00 6.0 O'Neal, Shaquille Shaquille O'Neal 79 79 40.0 .574 .000 .524 13.6 3.8 .46 3.03 29.7 Rice, Glen Glen Rice 80 80 31.6 .430 .367 .874 4.1 2.2 .59 .15 15.9 Salley, John John Salley 45 3 6.7 .362 .000 .750 1.4 .6 .18 .31 1.6 Shaw, Brian Brian Shaw 74 2 16.9 .382 .310 .759 2.9 2.7 .47 .19 4.1 Playoffs Player GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG Bryant, Kobe Kobe Bryant 22 22 39.0 .442 .344 .754 4.5 4.4 1.45 1.45 21.1 Fisher, Derek Derek Fisher 21 0 15.3 .430 .414 .760 1.0 2.0 .52 .05 4.7 Fox, Rick Rick Fox 23 0 14.4 .452 .462 .762 1.7 1.2 .39 .00 4.3 George, Devean Devean George 9 0 5.0 .368 .200 .545 1.1 .2 .11 .00 2.4 Green, A.C. A.C. Green 23 23 18.7 .411 .000 .696 4.2 .6 .61 .13 3.9 Harper, Ron Ron Harper 23 23 28.0 .431 .231 .702 3.7 3.2 1.00 .57 8.6 Horry, Robert Robert Horry 23 0 26.9 .407 .288 .702 5.3 2.5 .87 .83 7.6 Knight, Travis Travis Knight 14 0 3.4 .533 .000 .333 .4 .0 .07 .21 1.3 O'Neal, Shaquille Shaquille O'Neal 23 23 43.5 .566 .000 .456 15.4 3.1 .57 2.39 30.7 Rice, Glen Glen Rice 23 23 33.3 .408 .418 .798 4.0 2.1 .65 .17 12.4 Salley, John John Salley 18 0 4.3 .385 .000 .700 1.2 .2 .06 .33 .9 Shaw, Brian Brian Shaw 22 1 18.5 .421 .333 .813 2.3 3.0 .50 .18 5.4 Player statistics citation: Award winners Shaquille O'Neal, NBA Most Valuable Player Shaquille O'Neal, All-NBA First Team Kobe Bryant, All-NBA Second Team Kobe Bryant, NBA All-Defensive First Team Shaquille O'Neal, NBA All-Defensive Second Team Shaquille O'Neal, NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Transactions The Lakers have been involved in the following transactions during the 1999–2000 season. Trades September 1, 1999 To Los Angeles Lakers A.C. Green To Dallas Mavericks Sean Rooks2000 2nd round draft pick September 21, 1999 To Los Angeles Lakers Melvin Levett To Detroit Pistons Derek Harper Briefly, the Lakers considered to trade Kobe Bryant for Grant Hill, but it never came close to consummation.Begley Ian September 2, 2016 Phil Jackson recalls proposed trade to deal young Kobe for Grant Hill https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/knicks/post/_/id/65118/phil-jackson-recalls-proposed-trade-to-deal-young-kobe-bryant-for-grant-hill 2025-03-19 ESPN.com Additions Player Signed Former Team Ron Harper Signed 2-year contract for $4.2 MillionJet Jet 1978-07-06 Johnson Publishing Company 0021-5996 https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_AMADAAAAMBAJ 48 December 13, 2014 Chicago Bulls Brian Shaw Signed 1-year contract for $? 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