Anthony Davis and LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a high-scoring victory over the Indiana Pacers. Spencer Dinwiddie and Austin Reaves also had impressive performances in the game. The Lakers managed to secure the win in the final minutes, despite giving up 145 points.
The teams had met previously in the In-Season Tournament championship, with the Lakers coming out on top. However, defensive struggles plagued the Lakers in this matchup, allowing the Pacers to stay in the game until the very end.