Since the NBA In-Season Tournament Final, the Lakers and Pacers have struggled, with a combined record of 2-7. The Lakers are 15-12 and the No. 8 seed in the West, while the Pacers are 13-12 and the No. 8 seed in the East. Both teams have faced a downturn in performance since the tournament, leading to questions about a potential hangover effect. The Lakers, who raised the banner, have only won against the Pistons and the Spurs during this period.
Records after the In Season Tournament: Lakers 1-3 Pacers 0-4 Bucks 4-0 Pelicans 4-0
Are the Lakers and Pacers suffering an In-Season Tournament hangover? Teams 2-7 since the final. https://t.co/hGwVwKAVGN
Lakers raise the banner then fall to 1-3 since winning the “championship.” Now on @Undisputed
The Lakers and Pacers are now a combined 2-7 since the In-Season Tournament https://t.co/XQUg5thjyD
Since the NBA In-Season Tournament Final on Dec. 9, which did not count towards the standings, the Lakers (15-12) are 1-3 and the No. 8 seed in the West while the Pacers (13-12) are 1-4 and the No. 8 seed in the East. The victories came against league-worst Pistons and Spurs.
Since the high of the In-Season Tournament final in Las Vegas, the Lakers and Pacers are a combined 2-5.