Lakers vs Pacers: LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a thrilling 120-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers. James added his eighth game-winning buzzer-beater to his legacy with 0.2 seconds remaining when he tipped in a failed floater by Luka Doncic.
Key Highlights
- Final Score: Lakers 120, Pacers 119
- LeBron James: 13 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists
- Luka Doncic: Game-high 34 points
- Austin Reaves: 24 points
- Tyrese Haliburton: 16 points, 18 assists
James’ tip-in was confirmed after a tense official review, tying him with Kobe Bryant and Joe Johnson for the second-most buzzer-beaters in NBA history, just behind Michael Jordan.
Lakers’ Resilience Shines Through
Lakers vs Pacers: The Pacers erased a 13-point deficit, with Tyrese Haliburton’s three-point play giving Indiana a late lead.
Coach JJ Redick praised the Pacers:
“They don’t ever get talked about enough nationally. They’re a phenomenal basketball team.”
Despite struggling offensively for three quarters, James came alive in the fourth, scoring eight points in the opening minutes. Rui Hachimura also hit two clutch three-pointers, giving the Lakers a late cushion.
What’s Next for the Lakers? The win moves the Lakers (44-28) to No. 4 in the Western Conference, just behind the Denver Nuggets and tied with the Memphis Grizzlies. Their four-game road trip continues Thursday in Chicago and wraps up in Memphis on Saturday.
Source: Espn