Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers: Did Luka Dončić’s 3-point wave at Crypto.com Arena decide the night?

The Los Angeles Lakers moved to 38-25 with a 128-117 win over the the Indiana Pacers, who fell to 15-48, at Crypto.com Arena.

First quarter

The Lakers opened with 35 points in the first quarter while the Pacers scored 27.

The Lakers shot 53 percent from the field for the game and set an early tone with 17 made 3-pointers on 46 percent shooting from deep.

The Pacers finished with 10 steals, but the Lakers kept the ball moving with 25 assists.

Second quarter

The Lakers added 29 points in the second quarter and went 21-for-23 at the line for 91 percent free throw shooting.

The Pacers put up 24 points in the second quarter while producing 33 assists for the game.

The Pacers generated 41 bench points, and the Lakers countered with 32 bench points.

Third quarter

The Lakers matched their first-quarter output with 35 points in the third quarter, and their biggest lead reached 24.

The Pacers scored 29 in the third quarter and leaned on 62 points in the paint on 60 percent finishing inside the arc.

The Lakers held the rebounding line at 49-52 while forcing 7 total turnovers.

Fourth quarter

The Pacers scored 37 points in the fourth quarter, and their 18 fast-break points came on 54 percent conversion in transition chances.

The Lakers scored 29 points in the fourth quarter, and the Lakers’ 11 points off turnovers aligned with 13 total turnovers committed.

The Lakers posted 4 second-chance points while the Pacers recorded 18 second-chance points, and the Lakers still led for 39:23 of game time.

Luka Dončić’s previous-game line of 44 points and 9 rebounds stood as the top recent individual marker for the Lake Show entering this matchup.

Austin Reaves brought a previous-game line of 19 points and 5 assists into this one, and Jarred Vanderbilt’s previous-game 8 rebounds reflected the available support work around the perimeter.

This Los Angeles Lakers vs Indiana Pacers final score completed a post-game report Los Angeles Lakers that also set the table for Los Angeles Lakers vs Indiana Pacers result analysis and Los Angeles Lakers post-game interviews.

The Lakers are scheduled to host the New York Knicks at 3:30 PM EDT on March 8, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena at 1111 S. Figueroa Street in Los Angeles, California, and the broadcast will be on ABC.

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