Pacers and the Los Angeles Lakers trade paint for long-range sparks at Crypto.com Arena

The Indiana Pacers left Crypto.com Arena with a 15-48 record after a 128-117 result against the the Los Angeles Lakers, who moved to 38-25 in the regular season.

First quarter

The Pacers put up 27 in the opening quarter while the Lakers countered with 35 behind 53 field goal percent for the game.

Second quarter

The Pacers added 24 in the second quarter and leaned on 33 assists in the game, while the Lakers reached 29 in the period and finished with 25 assists overall.

Third quarter

The Pacers scored 29 in the third quarter and produced 62 points in the paint on 60 2-point percent, while the Lakers posted 35 in the quarter and hit 46 3-point percent on 37 attempts.

Fourth quarter

The Pacers closed with 37 in the fourth quarter and got 41 bench points while making 7 total turnovers, and the Lakers answered with 29 while drawing 22 total fouls and converting 91 free throw percent.

The Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Lakers match summary hinged on the Lakers’ 17 made 3-pointers and a 24 biggest lead that held up against the Pacers’ 52 total rebounds and 10 steals.

Pascal Siakam led the Pacers in the previous game with 26 points and added 5 rebounds, and Andrew Nembhard posted 17 points with 8 assists as the ball movement showed up again in this one.

Jay Huff gave the Pacers a rim presence in the previous game with 16 points and 2 blocks, and Jarace Walker added 9 rebounds with 5 assists to support a group that also generated 18 fast break points on 54 percent.

The Lakers’ Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Lakers highlights included 128 total points on 67 true shooting percent, while the Pacers’ Indiana Pacers final whistle reaction centered on 18 second chance points and 17 points off turnovers that kept the margin in reach.

This post game analysis notes the Pacers finished at 47 field goal percent with 23 3-point percent, while the Lakers paired 58 2-point percent with 63 effective field goal percent across 102.12 possessions.

The Pacers will be on the air again on 03/08/2026 at 9:00 PM EDT against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center in Portland, and the broadcast listings include KUNP and FDSIN.

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