Anthony Davis Scores 36 Points as Lakers Hold Off Pacers Comeback in 150-145 Win

Los Angeles (AP) — In a 150-145 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night, the Los Angeles Lakers put on their best scoring display in 37 years thanks to 36 points and 16 rebounds from Anthony Davis and 26 points and 10 assists from LeBron James.

Los Angeles Lakers forward-center Anthony Davis, right, scores over Indiana Pacers forward-center Jalen Smith (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent)

In his most offensively prolific game since joining the Lakers, who have won three in a row and five of seven, Spencer Dinwiddie scored 26 points. Indiana scored 46 points in the final quarter to cut the Los Angeles lead to three points. Los Angeles had led 116-99 going into the fourth quarter.

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With 10 points in the last minute, Los Angeles managed to hold on, led by six free throws from Austin Reaves, who finished with 25 points, the most points this 17-time NBA champion franchise had scored since January 2, 1987.

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“We are familiar with their potent offensive style because we competed against them in the In-Season Tournament championship,” James remarked. It’s a good win for us because they won’t give up playing no matter how far they fall or how high they rise.

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Superstar With 20 seconds remaining, Tyrese Haliburton snapped out of his quiet 12-point effort to dribble twice for three points, cutting the Lakers’ lead to three points. Dinwiddie’s one free throw, Haliburton’s three-point attempt, and Cam Reddish’s steal of Doug McDermott’s pass with three seconds remaining were enough for LA to survive.