The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Indiana Pacers, 139-133, at Crypto.com Arena on Monday afternoon.

The Clippers (22-23) came into the contest trying to snap out of a 2-5 funk over their last seven, and they got off to an excellent start in that regard with a 40-point haul in the first quarter. The efficient offensive effort afforded Los Angeles a 13-point lead going into the second, and the hosts still held a nine-point edge at halftime. The advantage was back to 14 to start the final period, and although the Pacers (15-29) clawed all the way back to get within three with 31.3 seconds left, Reggie Jackson scored five points over the final 28.8 seconds to seal the victory.

Caris LeVert led the Pacers with 26 points, adding nine rebounds, four assists and one steal. Chris Duarte delivered 24 points, seven rebounds, six assists and three steals. Domantas Sabonis generated a 19-point, 11-rebound double-double that includes seven assists and two blocks. Justin Holiday poured in 18 points. Giga Bitadze turned in 17 points, eight boards, two assists and two blocks. Oshae Brissett posted 13 points, three rebounds and one assist.

Nicolas Batum paced the Clippers with 32 points, supplementing them with five rebounds, three assists and two blocks. Jackson registered 26 points, five boards, three assists and three steals. Marcus Morris supplied 21 points, eight boards, three assists and one block. Amir Coffey delivered 16 points, seven assists, three rebounds, one steal and one block.

The Pacers remain on the road visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, while the Clippers hit the road and tangle with the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night as well.