The Los Angeles Lakers won a nailbiter in Indianapolis against the Indiana Pacers, 120-119. LeBron James once again pulled out some late-game heroics by tipping in the game-winning basket at the buzzer. Luke Doncic drove and attempted to hit the game-winning floater. He missed, and James was Johnny-On-The-Spot for the game-winning tip-in. The tip-in was so close to the buzzer that the referees had to go to the replay monitor to ensure the tip-in went in the basket before the buzzer. LeBron James is now second all-time in game-winning buzzer-beaters in NBA History. He is now tied for second with Joe Johnson and Kobe Bryant. Michael Jordan holds the number one spot with nine game-winning buzzer beaters in his career.
Luka Doncic led the way for the Lakers with 34 points on 11-for-21 shooting. Doncic knocked down 6-for-10 from the three-point line. Doncic shot 6-for-7 from the free-throw line. Doncic also grabbed seven rebounds, seven assists, and blocked a shot.
Austin Reaves scored 24 points on 8-for-16 shooting. Reaves knocked down 1-for-8 from three and 7-for-7 from the free-throw line. Reaves grabbed four rebounds, dished out five assists, and recorded a steal.
More Lakers Contributions
- Rui Hachimura scored 14 points, grabbed four rebounds, and dished out an assist.
- LeBron James scored 13 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, dished out seven assists, and recorded a steal.
- Jaxson Hayes scored 13 points, grabbed two rebounds, and dished out an assist.
- Dorian Finney-Smith scored 11 points, grabbed three rebounds, dished out an assist, recorded two steals, and blocked a shot off the bench.
The Lakers travel to Chicago next to face the Chicago Bulls on Thursday, 3/27. Tip-off from the United Center is at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central.
