On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Indiana Pacers 137-130 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Lakers dominated much of the game, leading by as many as 29 points, while the Pacers never held a lead. The win moved the Lakers to a 47-26 record, while the Pacers fell to 16-57.Luka Doncic led all scorers with 43 points, adding six rebounds and seven assists to his performance. Austin Reavescontributed 25 points and eight assists, while LeBron James nearly had a triple-double with 23 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists. Jaxson Hayes also played a key role for Los Angeles, finishing with a double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds.For the Pacers, Andrew Nembhard stood out with a game-high 19 assists to go along with his 14 points. Pascal Siakamscored 20 points and grabbed eight rebounds, but he was ejected from the contest in the fourth quarter after receiving two technical fouls. Other significant contributors for Indiana included Jay Huff with 18 points, T.J. McConnell with 17 points, and Jarace Walker and Obi Toppin with 15 points each.Both squads were shorthanded due to various injuries. The Lakers played without Deandre Ayton, Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart, and Adou Thiero. The Pacers were missing Tyrese Haliburton, Ivica Zubac, and Johnny Furphy, all of whom are listed as out for the remainder of the season.This game provided a bounce-back opportunity for the Lakers, who had recently seen a nine-game winning streak snapped by the Detroit Pistons. The Pacers had entered the matchup having recently ended a 16-game losing streak by upsetting the Orlando Magic. Although the Pacers mounted a late rally by scoring 45 points in the fourth quarter, they were unable to overcome the Lakers' earlier lead.

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