The Los Angeles Lakers secured a 137-130 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Luka Doncic led the charge with 43 points and seven assists, extending his streak of 30-point games to 11 consecutive contests. LeBron James contributed 23 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists, while Austin Reaves added 25 points and eight assists. The Lakers, playing shorthanded due to injuries, improved to 46-26 on the season, maintaining their third-place standing in the Western Conference.
The Pacers, struggling at 16-56, mounted a late rally but fell short. Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 37 points, and Aaron Nesmith added 19 points. The Lakers' Jaxson Hayes recorded his first double-double of the season with 21 points and 10 rebounds.
The Lakers' win capped a successful six-game road trip, despite a previous loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Pacers, meanwhile, had snapped a 16-game losing streak with a win over the Orlando Magic before facing the Lakers.
Injury Updates: The Lakers were without Deandre Ayton (back soreness), Rui Hachimura (calf soreness), Marcus Smart (ankle contusion), and Adou Thiero (knee soreness). The Pacers, missing Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles recovery), struggled defensively against the Lakers' high-powered offense.
Key Moments: Doncic dominated early, scoring 21 points in the first quarter. LeBron James drew attention with a dunk over Andrew Nesmith and Pascal Siakam, leading to a staredown. Bronny James also made an impact with a highlight dunk in the fourth quarter, drawing comparisons to his father from fans.
The Lakers' offensive rating ranked second in the NBA during their nine-game winning streak, while their defense placed 10th. The Pacers, focusing on the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, remain in the hunt for a high pick.