The Los Angeles Lakers Notch Third Consecutive Win with High-Scoring Victory Over Pacers
In a high-scoring showdown at Crypto.com Arena, the Los Angeles Lakers secured their third straight win with a thrilling 150-145 victory over the Indiana Pacers. This win not only extended their win streak but also marked the Lakers’ highest point total in a game since the 1986-87 season, a championship-winning year for the franchise.
The Purple and Gold managed to clinch their first victory of the season without star guard D’Angelo Russell, who was sidelined with a non-COVID illness. Despite his absence, the Lakers relied on a stellar performance from Anthony Davis, who finished the game with an impressive stat line of 36 points, 16 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block. LeBron James also contributed significantly with a double-double of 26 points, 10 assists, and five rebounds.
Spencer Dinwiddie and Austin Reaves stepped up in Russell’s absence, scoring 26 and 25 points, respectively, to help secure the win. The Lakers dominated in the second and third quarters, racking up 86 points, but allowed the Pacers to make a late comeback in the fourth quarter.
The victory over the Pacers was crucial for the Lakers as they look to maintain their position in the Western Conference play-in tournament. The Houston Rockets are trailing behind, just 3.5 games behind the Lakers in the race for the 10th seed. With the playoffs looming, every win is vital for the Lakers as they aim to secure a spot in the postseason.
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