The Indiana Pacers moved to 16-57 after a 137-130 loss to the the Los Angeles Lakers, who improved to 47-26 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
First quarter
The Pacers scored 28 in the first quarter while the Lakers put up 45 behind 56 percent shooting and 70 points in the paint for the game.
The Lakers created separation early with 15 steals on the night, and the Pacers finished with 18 turnovers in the game.
Second quarter
The Pacers added 31 in the second quarter and leaned on ball movement that produced 35 assists in the game for an 1.94 assist-to-turnover ratio.
The Lakers kept pace in the second quarter with 30 and maintained pressure with 29 points off turnovers across the full game, which supported a 123.47 offensive rating.
Third quarter
The Pacers scored 26 in the third quarter, and their shot-making stayed efficient at 56 percent from the field with 68 percent on 2-point attempts.
The Lakers scored 30 in the third quarter and continued converting at 62 percent on 2-point attempts while getting to the line for 34 free throw attempts in the game.
Fourth quarter
The Pacers erupted for 45 in the fourth quarter and finished with 16 made 3-pointers on 41 percent from deep, while also producing 23 fast-break points on 75 percent conversion.
The Lakers answered with 32 in the fourth quarter and closed out the Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Lakers match summary with 82 percent free-throw shooting and a 66 percent true shooting percent.
Key numbers and takeaways
The Indiana Pacers full-time result included 49 bench points, which helped keep the margin within reach despite the Lakers posting a 29-point biggest lead.
Pascal Siakam scored 20 in the previous game, and
Andrew Nembhard logged 19 assists in the previous game as the Pacers’ creators fueled a 65 percent effective field goal percent in this one.
The Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Lakers result analysis also reflected rebounding trouble, with the Pacers finishing with 37 total rebounds while the Lakers ended with 52 total rebounds.
The Indiana Pacers coach post-game reaction came in a game where the Pacers recorded 2 blocks and the Lakers recorded 4 blocks while neither team produced a lead change.
Next up
The Pacers will host the Los Angeles Clippers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on 7:00 PM EDT on March 27, 2026, with the broadcast on FDSIN and FDSSC.
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