WATCH: Luka Doncic leads the way as Lakers outlast Pacers

The Los Angeles Lakers took down the Indiana Pacers 137-130 on Wednesday thanks to an impressive outing by Luka Doncic.

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The victory appeared imminent from the beginning after the Lakers exploded with a 45-point fourth quarter.

With a 17-point advantage after the first quarter, L.A. withstood all of Indiana’s comeback attempts for most of the night. A sudden fourth-quarter burst helped the Pacers cut the lead to double-digits, but they never made it a one-possesion game

Doncic finished with 43 points, six rebounds and seven assists while LeBron James put up 23 points, nine rebounds and nine assists.

For the Pacers, Pascal Siakam led the way with 20 points and eight rebounds.

James Parker is a sports writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker

About the Author Published Mar 25, 2026

JAMES PARKER

James Parker is a sports reporter and writer for Ball Exclusives. With a bachelor's degree earned at the age of 19, he’s spent years working as a sports journalist, including an award-winning stint at The Appalachian. He has never used AI for his work in any way, shape or form.