Pacers Defeat Lakers, 111-104
The Indiana Pacers defeated the host Los Angeles Lakers, 111-104, at Crypto Center on Wednesday.

While Los Angeles led 32-23 after the first quarter, Indiana outscored them in each of the final three quarters, riding a 35-24 fourth quarter to their comeback win. They actually grabbed their first lead late in the third quarter and got their lead up to 11 points late in the final frame. The Pacers shot 49 percent from the field and 37 percent from three-point range while holding the Lakers to 44 percent from the field and 32 percent from long range. In addition, Indiana out-rebounded Los Angeles, 48-40, while out-assisting them, 28-23.

The Pacers (16-29) were led by Caris LeVert and his 30 points, eight rebounds and two assists on 12-of-16 from the field. Domantas Sabonis amassed 20 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. Malcolm Brogdon accrued 19 points, four rebounds and six assists. Torrey Craig totaled five points, 13 rebounds, two assists and two blocks.

The Lakers (22-23) were led by LeBron James, tallying 30 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and two steals. Russell Westbrook registered 14 points, two rebounds and three assists. The other three starters combined for 10 points. Talen Horton-Tucker led the bench with 20 points, two rebounds, seven assists and two steals while Carmelo Anthony had 14 points, seven rebounds and two blocks.

On deck for Los Angeles is a road matchup with the Orlando Magic on Friday. As for Indiana, they return to action on Thursday in a road matchup with the Golden State Warriors.
Posted on: 1/19/2022 11:12 PM
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