Los Angeles Lakers set the early tempo at Gainbridge Fieldhouse as the Indiana Pacers answer late

Los Angeles Lakers moved to 47-26 with a 137-130 finish over the Indiana Pacers, who carried a 16-57 mark into the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

First quarter

The Los Angeles Lakers opened with 45 first-quarter points while the Pacers scored 28 in the same quarter.

The Lakers shot 56 percent from the field for the game and built a biggest lead of 29.

Luka Dončić scored 43 points, and the Lake Show produced 70 points in the paint.

Second quarter

The Lakers added 30 points in the second quarter while the Pacers put up 31.

Austin Reaves logged 25 points and 8 assists as the Lakers reached 30 assists as a team.

The Lakers got 19 bench points while the Pacers countered with 49 bench points.

Third quarter

The Lakers scored 30 points in the third quarter and the Pacers scored 26.

Jaxson Hayes posted 21 points and 10 rebounds as the Lakers finished with 52 total rebounds to Indiana’s 37.

The Lakers forced 18 Pacers turnovers and turned them into 29 points off turnovers.

Fourth quarter

The Pacers erupted for 45 fourth-quarter points while the Lakers scored 32 in the fourth.

Indiana hit 16 three-point makes on 41 percent three-point shooting, and the Lakers finished with 15 steals.

Los Angeles Lakers post-match stats showed 82 percent free-throw shooting on 34 attempts as the Lakers closed out a game with 0 lead changes.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Indiana Pacers result analysis tracked LeBron James at 23 points with 9 assists and 9 rebounds, while post-game report Los Angeles Lakers noted the Pacers’ 35 assists in a high-possession game.

This post game analysis also reflected team-wide efficiency, with the Lakers at 167 and the Pacers at 138.

The Lakers will host the Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California on 3/27/2026 at 10:30 PM EDT, with viewing on YES and SportsNet LA.

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