LeBron James, Lakers Lose to Caris LeVert, Pacers After Blowing 15-Point Lead
The Indiana Pacers overcame a 15-point first-half deficit to earn a 111-104 road win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday.
Pacers guard Caris LeVert caught fire in the fourth quarter, scoring 22 of his 30 points. Indiana big man Domantas Sabonis added a 20-point, 12-rebound, 10-assist triple-double. Their efforts helped Indiana outscore L.A. 35-24 in the final 12 minutes.
LeBron James' 30 points and 12 rebounds led the 22-23 Lakers, who have lost four of their last five games. Talen Horton-Tucker dropped 20 points and seven assists off the bench.
The Pacers continued to play without center Myles Turner (stress reaction in left foot). Lakers big man Anthony Davis sat for the 15th straight game with a sprained MCL.
Indiana guard Malcolm Brogdon returned to the court after sitting because of Achilles soreness. He had missed all but 25 minutes of game action since Dec. 16 with the injury.
Brogdon's comeback certainly had a positive effect on the Pacers, as the former University of Virginia star posted 19 points and six assists. With the win, the 16-29 Pacers also broke a four-game losing streak.
Notable Performances
Pacers C Domantas Sabonis: 20 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists
Pacers G Caris LeVert: 30 points, 8 rebounds
Pacers G Malcolm Brogdon: 19 points, 6 assists
Lakers F LeBron James: 30 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists
Lakers G Talen Horton-Tucker: 20 points, 7 assists
Lakers G Russell Westbrook: 14 points
What's Next?
Indiana will visit the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco's Chase Center on Thursday at 10 p.m. ET. The Lakers will hit the road to face the Orlando Magic on Friday at 7 p.m. in Amway Center.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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