Zan Tabak has been a non-factor in the playoffs but provides another big body to throw at O'Neal. Tabak also is a strong rebounder on a team that rebounds poorly. Reserve depth isn't anything the Lakers have counted on all season, since they have so little. Shaq and Kobe both went 48 minutes in Game 6 of the West finals, then came back in Game 7 and went 47. Robert Horry has his moments, if not too many.
Fisher takes charges and hits the occasional shot.
Rick Fox has had better seasons. John Salley gets a minute here and there but keeps the media entertained. Even with Croshere slumping, the Pacers get a lot more from reserves like Best and Perkins. Put it this way, if Perkins wanted to keep playing, the Lakers would be happy to sign him. The Pacers' small advantage in quality and quantity could make a difference.