Last Updated on June 20, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
Here is a clear and complete table of Kobe Bryant’s NBA Finals statistics vs. the Indiana Pacers from the 2000 NBA Finals:
Kobe Bryant – 2000 NBA Finals vs. Indiana Pacers
| Stat Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Games | 6 |
| Games Started | 6 |
| Minutes Per Game | 37.8 |
| Points Per Game | 15.6 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 4.6 |
| Assists Per Game | 4.2 |
| Steals Per Game | 1.0 |
| Blocks Per Game | 1.0 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 2.8 |
| Field Goal % | 36.7% |
| 3-Point % | 20.0% |
| Free Throw % | 90.9% |
Context & Highlights:
- The Lakers won the series 4–2, claiming their first title of the Shaq-Kobe era.
- Kobe injured his ankle in Game 2 and missed Game 3.
- He returned in Game 4 with a clutch 28-point performance, including several key overtime buckets after Shaq fouled out.
- Though his overall shooting was inefficient, his poise and confidence under pressure showed signs of the Finals MVP he’d later become.
Let me know if you’d like a game-by-game breakdown, Shaq’s stats for comparison, or a Finals career average summary for Kobe.