Jovan Buha: Final: Lakers 150, Pacers 145 LA improves to 39-32 — the first time they’ve been 7 games above .500 this season. They’re 2.5 games up on Golden State now. AD had 36 points and 16 rebounds. LeBron had 26/5/10. AR had 25 and 8. Spencer Dinwiddie had 26. Up next: at MIL on Tues.
Source: Twitter @jovanbuha
Source: Twitter @jovanbuha
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
LeBron James on why he wanted to do a podcast pic.twitter.com/tUrj4L8wp2 – 2:27 AM
LeBron James on why he wanted to do a podcast pic.twitter.com/tUrj4L8wp2 – 2:27 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
AD on Spencer Dinwiddie’s 26 points: “Just being aggressive. I said last game, he started to find his way and he was aggressive last game. He just carried that over by being himself. Hit some threes. Attacking the basket. Being the Spencer that we need him to be.” – 2:22 AM
AD on Spencer Dinwiddie’s 26 points: “Just being aggressive. I said last game, he started to find his way and he was aggressive last game. He just carried that over by being himself. Hit some threes. Attacking the basket. Being the Spencer that we need him to be.” – 2:22 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis on Spencer Dinwiddie scoring 26 points tonight, his most since joining LAL: “How he played tonight, we’re going to need him to play like that the rest of the season” pic.twitter.com/jx0wDaMYZ1 – 2:16 AM
Anthony Davis on Spencer Dinwiddie scoring 26 points tonight, his most since joining LAL: “How he played tonight, we’re going to need him to play like that the rest of the season” pic.twitter.com/jx0wDaMYZ1 – 2:16 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers are 9th in the West with 11 games remaining – 3 games out of No. 6 to avoid the play-in and 3 1/2 game up on No. 11. LeBron James says he has tried to focus on the day to day challenge versus his team’s spot in the standings pic.twitter.com/WoOiLUwbVM – 2:12 AM
The Lakers are 9th in the West with 11 games remaining – 3 games out of No. 6 to avoid the play-in and 3 1/2 game up on No. 11. LeBron James says he has tried to focus on the day to day challenge versus his team’s spot in the standings pic.twitter.com/WoOiLUwbVM – 2:12 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
I asked LeBron about what sparked the idea to launch the “Mind The Game” podcast this week and why he partnered with J.J. Redick: pic.twitter.com/lrp4aPeUp5 – 1:07 AM
I asked LeBron about what sparked the idea to launch the “Mind The Game” podcast this week and why he partnered with J.J. Redick: pic.twitter.com/lrp4aPeUp5 – 1:07 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron on Spencer Dinwiddie’s 25-point performance: “He was aggressive looking for his shot. Big time.” – 1:07 AM
LeBron on Spencer Dinwiddie’s 25-point performance: “He was aggressive looking for his shot. Big time.” – 1:07 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Excellent late season win by the Lakers. Davis 36, LeBron 26, Dinwiddie 26, Reaves 25. Lakers shot 56% FG, 48% 3FG. Mathematically, still have a shot at the 6th seed. Realistically, not enough time to make up 3 games. – 12:51 AM
Excellent late season win by the Lakers. Davis 36, LeBron 26, Dinwiddie 26, Reaves 25. Lakers shot 56% FG, 48% 3FG. Mathematically, still have a shot at the 6th seed. Realistically, not enough time to make up 3 games. – 12:51 AM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers lose an offensive battle to Lakers 150-145. Four of LAL’s five starters scored 25+, led by 36/16 from AD.
Siakam was special, giving them a chance (36/12).
It’s the most points they’ve given up since their 12/18 loss to LAC that led to def. changes.
Next: Mon. at LAC – 12:32 AM
Pacers lose an offensive battle to Lakers 150-145. Four of LAL’s five starters scored 25+, led by 36/16 from AD.
Siakam was special, giving them a chance (36/12).
It’s the most points they’ve given up since their 12/18 loss to LAC that led to def. changes.
Next: Mon. at LAC – 12:32 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers finish out their home-heavy start to March with a win over IND, 150-145, to go 6-3 in nine games at Crypto this month before finishing with 8 of final 11 on the road. AD 36p 16r 2s; LeBron 26p 10a; Dinwiddie 26p 5a 2b; Reaves 25p 8a 5r; Prince 14p; Cam 7p 2s. – 12:31 AM
The Lakers finish out their home-heavy start to March with a win over IND, 150-145, to go 6-3 in nine games at Crypto this month before finishing with 8 of final 11 on the road. AD 36p 16r 2s; LeBron 26p 10a; Dinwiddie 26p 5a 2b; Reaves 25p 8a 5r; Prince 14p; Cam 7p 2s. – 12:31 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Final: Lakers 150, Pacers 145
LA improves to 39-32 — the first time they’ve been 7 games above .500 this season. They’re 2.5 games up on Golden State now. AD had 36 points and 16 rebounds. LeBron had 26/5/10. AR had 25 and 8. Spencer Dinwiddie had 26.
Up next: at MIL on Tues. – 12:31 AM
Final: Lakers 150, Pacers 145
LA improves to 39-32 — the first time they’ve been 7 games above .500 this season. They’re 2.5 games up on Golden State now. AD had 36 points and 16 rebounds. LeBron had 26/5/10. AR had 25 and 8. Spencer Dinwiddie had 26.
Up next: at MIL on Tues. – 12:31 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron vs the Pacers tonight:
26 PTS
5 REB
10 AST
8-8 FT
175th career 25/5/10 game, 2nd all-time (Big O). statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 12:31 AM
LeBron vs the Pacers tonight:
26 PTS
5 REB
10 AST
8-8 FT
175th career 25/5/10 game, 2nd all-time (Big O). statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 12:31 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
AD tonight:
36 PTS
16 REB
15-21 FG
40th career 35p/15r game, 1st among active players. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 12:31 AM
AD tonight:
36 PTS
16 REB
15-21 FG
40th career 35p/15r game, 1st among active players. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 12:31 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers have four players with 25-plus points tonight: Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Spencer Dinwiddie and Austin Reaves. – 12:29 AM
The Lakers have four players with 25-plus points tonight: Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Spencer Dinwiddie and Austin Reaves. – 12:29 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Another fantastic game from Anthony Davis.
B2B crunch time buckets have LAL in good shape at 142-134 with 55.7 seconds left. Davis has 36 points on 15 of 21 FG’s and 5 of 5 FT’s, with 16 boards, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block.
AD had 41, 20, 5 and 4 in the IST Final vs. Indy. – 12:23 AM
Another fantastic game from Anthony Davis.
B2B crunch time buckets have LAL in good shape at 142-134 with 55.7 seconds left. Davis has 36 points on 15 of 21 FG’s and 5 of 5 FT’s, with 16 boards, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block.
AD had 41, 20, 5 and 4 in the IST Final vs. Indy. – 12:23 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Indy got as close as 4 with a big push in the 4th Q, but a LeBron 3 and Davis layup restored a cushion at 136-127 with 2:55 to play.
Davis is up to 32 points with 16 boards, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block in 37 minutes. – 12:16 AM
Indy got as close as 4 with a big push in the 4th Q, but a LeBron 3 and Davis layup restored a cushion at 136-127 with 2:55 to play.
Davis is up to 32 points with 16 boards, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block in 37 minutes. – 12:16 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
An 11-5 Indy run with LeBron and AD resting to start the 4th Q had Darvin Ham calling time out at the 9:49 mark, LAL’s lead trimmed to 11.
TJ McConnell has been a tough cover off the bench with 15 points and 7 assists. – 12:02 AM
An 11-5 Indy run with LeBron and AD resting to start the 4th Q had Darvin Ham calling time out at the 9:49 mark, LAL’s lead trimmed to 11.
TJ McConnell has been a tough cover off the bench with 15 points and 7 assists. – 12:02 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Pascal Siakam, enabled in part by AD clearly trying to avoid a fourth foul, is giving the Lakers fits, but it’s been offset by Haliburton remaining bottled up. The lion’s share of the assignment has been Dinwiddie, but Reddish has done well on a few possessions, too. AK – 12:00 AM
Pascal Siakam, enabled in part by AD clearly trying to avoid a fourth foul, is giving the Lakers fits, but it’s been offset by Haliburton remaining bottled up. The lion’s share of the assignment has been Dinwiddie, but Reddish has done well on a few possessions, too. AK – 12:00 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Lakers 116, Pacers 99
AD has 26 points and 13 rebounds. LeBron has 21 points and 8 assists. Spencer Dinwiddie has 21 points (his most as a Laker) and 4 assists. Austin Reaves has 16/4/6. Taurean Prince has 12 points. 116 is a season-high through three quarters. – 11:56 PM
Third quarter: Lakers 116, Pacers 99
AD has 26 points and 13 rebounds. LeBron has 21 points and 8 assists. Spencer Dinwiddie has 21 points (his most as a Laker) and 4 assists. Austin Reaves has 16/4/6. Taurean Prince has 12 points. 116 is a season-high through three quarters. – 11:56 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis is 10 for 15 from the field and 5 of 5 at the FT line, his jumper giving him 26 points and LAL a 116-97 lead.
Indy got a late layup to make it a 17-point margin after 3 Q’s.
Lakers have scored 86 points in the 2nd + 3rd Q. – 11:55 PM
Anthony Davis is 10 for 15 from the field and 5 of 5 at the FT line, his jumper giving him 26 points and LAL a 116-97 lead.
Indy got a late layup to make it a 17-point margin after 3 Q’s.
Lakers have scored 86 points in the 2nd + 3rd Q. – 11:55 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James manipulates the pick-and-roll matchups to drag Myles Turner away from the basket and ten Tyrese Haliburton away from his help as the nearest defender, using Haliburton’s hedge as the perfect opportunity to drive right past Turner and finish with a layup. – 11:47 PM
LeBron James manipulates the pick-and-roll matchups to drag Myles Turner away from the basket and ten Tyrese Haliburton away from his help as the nearest defender, using Haliburton’s hedge as the perfect opportunity to drive right past Turner and finish with a layup. – 11:47 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers allow 42 2Q points by the Lakers and trail 72-68 at the break. AD led all with 15/9, LeBron has 13.
Pacers have done a good job scoring 19pts off LAL’s turnovers. Turner (14) is one of three Pacers in double figures.
Game slipped midway thru 2Q. – 11:16 PM
Pacers allow 42 2Q points by the Lakers and trail 72-68 at the break. AD led all with 15/9, LeBron has 13.
Pacers have done a good job scoring 19pts off LAL’s turnovers. Turner (14) is one of three Pacers in double figures.
Game slipped midway thru 2Q. – 11:16 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Lakers 72, Pacers 68
LA outscored Indiana 42-32 in the second quarter. AD has 15 points and 9 rebounds. LeBron has 13 points (though on 4-13 FGs). Spencer Dinwiddie has 12 points. Taurean Prince has 9 points, seven of which came in the final 3 minutes of the quarter. – 11:15 PM
Halftime: Lakers 72, Pacers 68
LA outscored Indiana 42-32 in the second quarter. AD has 15 points and 9 rebounds. LeBron has 13 points (though on 4-13 FGs). Spencer Dinwiddie has 12 points. Taurean Prince has 9 points, seven of which came in the final 3 minutes of the quarter. – 11:15 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Darvin Ham let AD stay in w/3 PF’s from the 5:35 mark of the 2nd, when LAL trailed by 3, to the 1:01 mark of the period. LAL went up 6 w/2:01 to play before B2B IND hoops cut it to 2.
Nonetheless, sticking with AD worked out well for LAL. He’s elite playing without fouling. – 11:11 PM
Darvin Ham let AD stay in w/3 PF’s from the 5:35 mark of the 2nd, when LAL trailed by 3, to the 1:01 mark of the period. LAL went up 6 w/2:01 to play before B2B IND hoops cut it to 2.
Nonetheless, sticking with AD worked out well for LAL. He’s elite playing without fouling. – 11:11 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LA trailed 34-23 with 1:23 left in the first quarter. Since then, they’ve outscored the Pacers 18-6 to take a 41-40 lead with 9:58 left in the second quarter. This bench group — Jaxson Hayes, LeBron James, Taurean Prince, Max Christie and Spencer Dinwiddie — is playing well. – 10:46 PM
LA trailed 34-23 with 1:23 left in the first quarter. Since then, they’ve outscored the Pacers 18-6 to take a 41-40 lead with 9:58 left in the second quarter. This bench group — Jaxson Hayes, LeBron James, Taurean Prince, Max Christie and Spencer Dinwiddie — is playing well. – 10:46 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
First quarter: Pacers 36, Lakers 30
AD has 15 points, 8 rebounds and 1 block. Spencer Dinwiddie has 10 points, stepping up with a larger offensive role. LeBron has started slow (3 points on 1-6 FGs). Pacers’ pace, speed and early offense has been difficult for LA to match. – 10:39 PM
First quarter: Pacers 36, Lakers 30
AD has 15 points, 8 rebounds and 1 block. Spencer Dinwiddie has 10 points, stepping up with a larger offensive role. LeBron has started slow (3 points on 1-6 FGs). Pacers’ pace, speed and early offense has been difficult for LA to match. – 10:39 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Anthony Davis last time he played the Pacers: 41 points and 20 rebounds.
AD through one quarter tonight: 15 points and 8 rebounds. – 10:37 PM
Anthony Davis last time he played the Pacers: 41 points and 20 rebounds.
AD through one quarter tonight: 15 points and 8 rebounds. – 10:37 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“You can’t play as long and as hard and as good as LeBron has unless you just love it”
🏀 @DuqMBB Head Coach and LeBron’s high school coach, Keith Dambrot, is amazed by his longevity
Hear the Pacers-Lakers game right now on NBA Radio 📻 sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive
#LakeShow pic.twitter.com/bQ4MSbwrFZ – 10:09 PM
“You can’t play as long and as hard and as good as LeBron has unless you just love it”
🏀 @DuqMBB Head Coach and LeBron’s high school coach, Keith Dambrot, is amazed by his longevity
Hear the Pacers-Lakers game right now on NBA Radio 📻 sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive
#LakeShow pic.twitter.com/bQ4MSbwrFZ – 10:09 PM
NBA Kicks @NBAKicks
Mismatched 21s for LeBron tonight! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/0GXhrjHkRO – 9:53 PM
Mismatched 21s for LeBron tonight! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/0GXhrjHkRO – 9:53 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers’ starters vs. Indiana:
Spencer Dinwiddie
Austin Reaves
Rui Hachimura
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Record as starters: 0-0
Dinwiddie starts in place of D’Angelo Russell (non-COVID illness). – 9:35 PM
Lakers’ starters vs. Indiana:
Spencer Dinwiddie
Austin Reaves
Rui Hachimura
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Record as starters: 0-0
Dinwiddie starts in place of D’Angelo Russell (non-COVID illness). – 9:35 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most PPG+RPG+APG this month:
52.6 — Luka
49.6 — Giannis
47.4 — Jokic
44.1 — Sabonis
43.1 — LeBron pic.twitter.com/mxwfGTnEaA – 1:00 PM
Most PPG+RPG+APG this month:
52.6 — Luka
49.6 — Giannis
47.4 — Jokic
44.1 — Sabonis
43.1 — LeBron pic.twitter.com/mxwfGTnEaA – 1:00 PM
More on this storyline
Ryan Ward: AD on ideal number of wins on the six-game road trip: “Six. We want to win every game. I think on this trip, we beat everybody. So we know we’re capable, but it’s the road. It’s going to be tough, but we got the capability of winning each game. We got to approach it that way.” -via Twitter @RyanWardLA / March 25, 2024
Ryan Ward: AD on watching the West standings: “A little. I mean, it’s everywhere right now, but for us, we’re just trying to control what we can, and that’s winning one game at a time. Obviously, we try to look and figure out how far we are behind the sixth seed, but you stress yourself out. Putting too much pressure on yourself and constantly looking at it but we’re ninth right now so we just got to continue to play our style of basketball and focus on us and take it one game at a time and worry about winning that game and if we continuously do that, then the rest will take care of itself.” -via Twitter @RyanWardLA / March 25, 2024
Ryan Ward: LeBron on 6-gm road trip:”A very testy road trip for us. It’s very rare. I can’t remember in my career where I’ve had such a late East Coast road trip or vice versa when I was in the East coming to the West so late in the season, so that’s challenging, but we look forward to it.” -via Twitter @RyanWardLA / March 25, 2024
Ryan Ward: LeBron on keeping track of West standings: “It has been flip-flopping so much over the last few weeks that I kind of stopped looking at it and kind of focused on each game at a time. Obviously, we know where we are right now, but are going to continue to play good basketball.” -via Twitter @RyanWardLA / March 25, 2024